How to get fromEgypt to Istanbulby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Egypt to Istanbul by plane, train, or bus

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Fly Cairo International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
best
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane CAI - SAW
2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
6h 33m
₺4,604–13,125
Bus to Borg El Arab, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Moharam Bek Bus Stn to Borg El Arab Airportbus
2. Fly from Borg El Arab (HBE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane HBE - SAW
7h 1m
₺3,933–17,153
Fly Cairo International Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Istanbul (IST)plane CAI - IST
6h 26m
₺6,601–12,102
Bus to Borg El Arab, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Moharam Bek Bus Stn to Borg El Arab Airportbus
2. Fly from Borg El Arab (HBE) to Istanbul (IST)plane HBE - IST
6h 54m
₺7,130–17,130

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

33Weekly Planes

2h 38mAverage Duration

₺3,756Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,289.7 km
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Egypt and Istanbul, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines, Egyptair, and three other airlines fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Istanbul (IST) every 2 hours.

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Istanbul(opens in a new window), Türkiye(opens in a new window)

The Turkish city is a traveller’s dream. A visit to the world-famous Blue Mosque is a must, along with Topkapi Palace and church-turned-mosque-turned-museum Hagia Sophia. Transport yourself to ancient times in the Grand Bazaar, walk through the fascinating Basilica Cistern, wander down Istiklal Avenue in the heart of the city, and take a river cruise down the Bosphorus. Rejuvenate your body at a local hammam or Turkish bath, sip on some divine Turkish coffee and feast on delicious food and baklava, before checking out the city’s thriving nightlife scene.

Things to do in Istanbul

Mall of Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

The Mall of İstanbul (with a dotted capital I, the Turkish spelling of the word İstanbul; abbreviated form MOİ) is a mixed-use development in the Başakşehir district of Istanbul, centered around one of Turkey's largest shopping malls with of gross leasable area.

Places to stay in Istanbul

Şar Pansiyon(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Alpinn Hotel Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Yılsam Sultanahmet Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Eurostar Old City Hotel & Spa(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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