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How to get fromIstanbul to Egyptby train or plane

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

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  1. Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Alexandria

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    1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Alexandria (ALY)plane plane SAW - ALY
    5h 27m
    $53–283

  2. Fly Istanbul Airport to Alexandria

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Alexandria (ALY)plane plane IST - ALY
    5h 27m
    $193–703

  3. Metro to Istanbul Airport, fly to Cairo International Airport

    1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane IST - CAI
    6h 19m
    $99–254

  4. Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Cairo International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane SAW - CAI
    6h 39m
    $99–604

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Alexandria (ALY) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,127.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Egypt?

Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Alexandria (ALY) once daily.

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