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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
61%Trains in Cairo are 61% cheaper than in Istanbul.
Istanbul$1.14
Cairo$0.44
MealMid-priced restaurant
60%A meal in Cairo is 60% cheaper than a meal in Istanbul.
Istanbul$16.87
Cairo$6.30
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
63%A taxi fare in Cairo is 63% cheaper than in Istanbul.
Istanbul$1.71
Cairo$0.63
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
54%Coffee in Cairo is 54% cheaper than in Istanbul.
Istanbul$5.37
Cairo$2.45
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 31.99 EGP
1 EGP = 0.04 AUD
Last checked on Thu, 27/03
Distance: 1236 kms
Istanbul airports
Istanbul Airport (IST)How far from city centre: 34 kms
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)How far from city centre: 30 kms
Cairo airports
Cairo International Airport (CAI)How far from city centre: 2 kms

Frequently asked questions about flights from Istanbul to Cairo

How long does the flight take to go from Istanbul to Cairo?
The total flight time between Istanbul and Cairo is of around 02:49 hours on average, considering an average distance of 1,496 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Istanbul to Cairo at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Istanbul to Cairo is $202. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Cairo expensive to visit compared to Istanbul?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Cairo costs an average of 0.63 AUD, 63% cheaper than Istanbul, with a fare of 1.71 AUD,

while train tickets costs 61% less in Cairo: 0.44 AUD against 1.14 AUD in Istanbul.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 6.30 AUD in Cairo, 63% less than the 16.87 AUD in Istanbul.

The price of the coffee is around 54% cheaper in Cairo, with an average of 2.45 AUD, while in Istanbul the coffee costs 5.37 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Istanbul to Cairo?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Egypt may apply when travelling from Istanbul. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Cairo compared to Istanbul?
While in Istanbul the temperatures can reach an average of 32.95 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 5.3 mm ,Cairo's temperatures can go up to 40.41 ºC during the hot season, with 0.5 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 5.68 ºC in Cairo, compared to the -0.3 ºC average degrees reported in Istanbul. During the winter period, Istanbul can register 9 mm precipitation, while Cairo have an average of 0.9 mm rain level.

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