What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Cairo?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Cairo is to bus and fly which costs $130 - $330 and takes 6h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Cairo?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Cairo is to bus and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $130 - $330.

How far is it from Istanbul to Cairo?

The distance between Istanbul and Cairo is 1335 km. The road distance is 2237.6 km.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Cairo?

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Istanbul to Cairo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Cairo?

Cairo is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 1:46 AM in Istanbul and 12:46 AM in Cairo.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Cairo?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Cairo is 2238 km. It takes approximately 25h to drive from Istanbul to Cairo.

Where can I stay near Cairo?

There are 7678+ hotels available in Cairo.

Istanbul to Cairo - 3 ways to travel via bus, plane, car, and Metro

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Istanbul, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)IST - CAI
6h 38m
$135–327
Drive 2,237.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Cairo2,237.6 km
25h
$262–379
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)SAW - CAI
6h 29m

Istanbul (IST) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) flights

62Weekly Planes

3hAverage Duration

$126Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Cairo.

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Distance: 1,334.7 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Cairo. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI), walk to Cairo Airport Bridge, take the line 111 bus to Cairo International Fair, walk to Cairo Fair, then take the line 3 train to Bab el Shaaria. Alternatively, you can drive from Istanbul to Cairo in around 25h.

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