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How to get fromCairo to Istanbulby plane, train, car or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairo to Istanbul by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

    best
    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
    6h 40m

  2. Fly to Istanbul, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Istanbul (IST)planeCAI - IST
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
    7h 11m
    ₺5,646–13,237

  3. Drive 2,240.2 km

    1. Drive from Cairo to Istanbulcar2,240.2 km
    25h 6m
    ₺11,166–16,128

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration2h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket₺4,389Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Istanbul, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Cairo to Istanbul. However, you can take the line 3 train to Cairo Fair, walk to Cairo International Fair, take the line 111 bus to Cairo Airport Bridge, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) airport, 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 to Istanbul in around 25h 6m.

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