Istanbul (SAW) to Cairo (CAI) flights
5 airlines fly nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Cairo (CAI): Air Arabia Egypt, Air Cairo, AJet, Nesma Airlines and Nile Air. The two airports are 754 miles (1,214 km) apart. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Antalya, Alexandria and Ankara and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from SAW to CAI
- E5Air Arabia EgyptNot in an alliance
- SMAir CairoNot in an alliance
- AJetNot in an alliance
- NENesma AirlinesNot in an alliance
- NPNile AirNot in an alliance
SAW to CAI with one stop
11 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Antalya (AYT)Pegasus and AJet, then SunExpress
- Via Alexandria (HBE)Pegasus and AJet, then EgyptAir
- Via Ankara (ESB)AJet the whole way
- Via Beirut (BEY)Pegasus and AJet, then Middle East Airlines and EgyptAir
- Via Amman (AMM)Jordan Aviation the whole wayR5R5+1
- Via Athens (ATH)Pegasus, then Aegean Airlines, EgyptAir and 2 more
SM+1 - Via Sharm el Sheikh (SSH)Pegasus and AJet, then EgyptAir, Nile Air and 2 moreNPSM+1
- Via Hurghada (HRG)Pegasus and AJet, then EgyptAir, Nile Air and 1 moreNPSM
- Via Bucharest (OTP)Pegasus, then TAROM
- Via Luxor (LXR)Pegasus, then EgyptAir, Nile Air and 3 moreNPSM+2
- Via Marsa Alam (RMF)Pegasus, then EgyptAir and NeosNO
SAW to CAI: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from SAW to CAI?
Air Arabia Egypt, Air Cairo, AJet, Nesma Airlines and Nile Air fly nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Cairo (CAI).
How far is Istanbul from Cairo by plane?
Istanbul (SAW) and Cairo (CAI) are 754 miles (1,214 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does SAW to CAI 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 CAI with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Istanbul and Cairo?
The most direct connections are through Antalya (AYT), Alexandria (HBE), Ankara (ESB), Beirut (BEY) and Amman (AMM). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AJet through Ankara.
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.