Istanbul (SAW) to Alexandria (ALY) flights
No airline flies nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Alexandria (ALY). The two airports are 672 miles (1,081 km) apart. There are 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Athens, Amman and Sharm el Sheikh and more.
How to fly SAW to ALY: one stop
4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Athens (ATH)Pegasus, then Aegean Airlines


- Via Amman (AMM)Pegasus and Jordan Aviation, then Royal Jordanian and Air Cairo
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SM - Via Sharm el Sheikh (SSH)Pegasus and AJet, then Air Cairo

SM - Via Hurghada (HRG)Pegasus and AJet, then Air Cairo

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SAW to ALY: common questions
Is there a nonstop flight from SAW to ALY?
No. The most direct way is one stop, for example through Athens (ATH) on Pegasus and then Aegean Airlines. This page lists all 4 1-stop options.
How far is Istanbul from Alexandria by plane?
Istanbul (SAW) and Alexandria (ALY) are 672 miles (1,081 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does SAW to ALY cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SAW to ALY with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Istanbul and Alexandria?
The most direct connections are through Athens (ATH), Amman (AMM), Sharm el Sheikh (SSH) and Hurghada (HRG).
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.