Cairo to Ankara (CAI–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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VF600
VF Valuair
7M8
1:55 PM
EEST T3
3:55 PM
+03
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VF599
VF Valuair
7M8
12:35 PM
+03
2:50 PM
EEST
2h 15m
51%
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AMM Amman 4h 25m ACATET → PCVF Amman (AMM) to Ankara flights
IST Istanbul 4h 30m ETJUMS → ATB6JU Istanbul (IST) to Ankara flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 4h 45m E5NENP → AZIBPC Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Ankara flights
SSH Sharm El Sheikh 5h 35m ACAIEY → PC Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) to Ankara flights
JED Jeddah 6h 30m AFE5F3 → PCVFXY Jeddah (JED) to Ankara flights
MED Medina 7h F3GAMS → PCVFXY Medina (MED) to Ankara flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 8h 25m ACDELH → PCVFXQ Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Ankara flights
DUS Düsseldorf 8h 55m EWMSSM → PCVFXQ Düsseldorf (DUS) to Ankara flights
BER Berlin 9h 29m MSSM → PCVF Berlin (BER) to Ankara flights
MUC Munich 9h 33m ACLHMS → XQ Munich (MUC) to Ankara flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cairo to Ankara
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 698 mi 2h nonstop

CAI–ESB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Valuair leads the route. The flight covers 698 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Ankara (ESB) Ankara to Cairo flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAI–ESB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VF Valuair 7 7M8 2h – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VF (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CAI to ESB direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAI to ESB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
AMM ~4h 25m IST ~4h 30m SAW ~4h 45m SSH ~5h 35m JED ~6h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,955
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ankara is 0 hours the same as Cairo.
CAI: EEST · ESB: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 6:00 PM in Ankara.
Distance & Flight Time
698 mi / 1,123 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Egyptian passport holders can obtain a Turkey eVisa online for USD 20, valid for a single entry and a stay of up to 30 days. Travelers aged 20 to 45 must hold a valid sticker visa or residence permit from a Schengen country, the US, UK, or Ireland to qualify for the eVisa. Those under 20 or over 45 are exempt from that requirement. You must fly on Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, or EgyptAir. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to CAI

Cairo has no direct rail link to the airport yet. Metro Line 3 terminates at Adly Mansour station, still several kilometers short of CAI. From Adly Mansour, taxis or ride-hails cover the remaining distance in 15-20 minutes. Uber and Careem from downtown Cairo to the airport cost EGP 100-200 and take 45-60 minutes outside rush hour. Rush hour (7:00-10:00, 16:00-20:00) on the Ring Road can double that.

Yellow metered taxis charge EGP 150-300 depending on your starting point. Old black-and-white taxis lack meters, so agree on a price before getting in. CTA public buses 356, 400, and 1138 run from central Cairo to the airport (EGP 5-25) but are slow and crowded. Airport shuttle buses from major hotels cost EGP 25-50. For reliability, Uber or Careem with a pre-set fare is the path of least friction.

Facts

CAI–ESB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairo to Ankara route.
Route details
Distance698 mi / 1,123 km
Flight time2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAI
Full nameCairo International Airport
IATA / ICAOCAI / HECA
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Passengers/yr29.0M
Elevation322 ft / 98 m
Destination: ESB
Full nameEsenboğa International Airport
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAI to ESB flights.
Nonstop flights from Cairo International Airport to Esenboğa International Airport take about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 698 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CAI to ESB: Valuair.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Queen Alia, İstanbul and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ESB and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from ESB to CAI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CAI to ESB

Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) are connected by nonstop service from Valuair. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CAI to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAI to ESB is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 698 miles (1,123 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Queen Alia, İstanbul and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.