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How to get fromCairo Airport (CAI) to Istanbulby plane, train, car or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Istanbul by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

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    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)planeCAI - SAW
    2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
    3h 35m

  2. Fly to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD)planeCAI - AXD
    2. Take the bus from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus
    8h 56m
    ₺5,747–16,849

  3. Drive 2,229.8 km

    1. Drive from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Istanbulcar2,229.8 km
    24h 57m
    ₺11,096–16,027

  4. Fly to Istanbul, bus

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Istanbul (IST)planeCAI - IST
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
    4h 6m
    ₺5,897–14,064

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration2h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket₺4,382Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cairo Airport (CAI), Egypt and Istanbul, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Istanbul. However, you can fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), walk to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, take the train to Ayrılık Çeşmesi, then take the train to Yenikapi. Alternatively, you can drive from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Istanbul in around 24h 57m.

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