Cairo (CAI) to Ankara (ESB) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Cairo (CAI) to Ankara (ESB): AJet. The two airports are 697 miles (1,121 km) apart. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Antalya, Amman and Istanbul and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from CAI to ESB
- AJetNot in an alliance
CAI to ESB with one stop
8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Antalya (AYT)SunExpress, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Amman (AMM)EgyptAir, Jordan Aviation and 2 more, then Pegasus and AJet
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- Via Istanbul (SAW)AJet the whole wayNPE5SM+2
- Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way
SM - Via Sharm el Sheikh (SSH)EgyptAir, Nile Air and 2 more, then PegasusNPSM+1
- Via Erbil (EBL)EgyptAir and Iraqi Airways, then PegasusIA
- Via Bucharest (OTP)TAROM, then AJet
- Via Baghdad (BGW)Iraqi Airways, EgyptAir and 1 more, then PegasusIANP
CAI to ESB: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from CAI to ESB?
AJet flies nonstop from Cairo (CAI) to Ankara (ESB).
How far is Cairo from Ankara by plane?
Cairo (CAI) and Ankara (ESB) are 697 miles (1,121 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does CAI to ESB cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for CAI to ESB with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Cairo and Ankara?
The most direct connections are through Antalya (AYT), Amman (AMM), Istanbul (SAW), Istanbul (IST) and Sharm el Sheikh (SSH). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AJet through Istanbul.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.