Cairo to Amasya flights
Amasya lies 1,248 km (776 mi) north of Cairo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 21 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Cairo | Amasya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Turkey |
| Population | 9.6 million | 114,921 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 402 m (1,319 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | CAI, 15 km out | MZH, 33 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Amasya
Crossing from Egypt into Turkey: money changes from the Pound to the Lira (TRY); the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Airports at each end
Leaving Cairo
Cairo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cairo International Airport (CAI), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sphinx International Airport (SPX, 34 km), Capital International Airport (CCE, 57 km).
Arriving in Amasya
Amasya is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Amasya Merzifon Airport (MZH), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,600 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Tokat Airport (TJK, 60 km), Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amasya Merzifon Airport (regional) | MZH | 33 km (21 mi) | 9,600 ft | 1,758 ft |
| Tokat Airport (regional) | TJK | 60 km (37 mi) | 8,858 ft | 1,859 ft |
| Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (regional) | SZF | 91 km (57 mi) | 9,843 ft | 18 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Amasya from Cairo?
1,248 km (776 mi) in a straight line, north of Cairo.
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Amasya by air?
About 2 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cairo and Amasya?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cairo to Amasya flights?
Typically Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Amasya Merzifon Airport (MZH); Amasya also has TJK, SZF.
What currency do I need in Amasya?
The Lira (TRY).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.