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How to get fromCairo to Istanbul (State)by plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairo to Istanbul (State) by plane or train

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  1. Fly Cairo International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane CAI - SAW
    5h 51m
    ₺4,860–29,062

  2. Train to Alexandria, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cairo to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Alexandria (ALY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane ALY - SAW
    8h 36m
    ₺2,834–16,664

  3. Fly Cairo International Airport to Istanbul Airport

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane plane CAI - IST
    6h 26m
    ₺4,802–13,104

  4. Train to Alexandria, fly to Istanbul Airport

    1. Take the train from Cairo to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Alexandria (ALY) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane plane ALY - IST
    9h 21m
    ₺9,676–36,706

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₺3,571Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,267.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

AJet, Nesma Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 3 times a day.

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