Cairo to Ataşehir flights
Ataşehir lies 1,229 km (764 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 20 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 | Ataşehir | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Turkey |
| Population | 9.6 million | 361,615 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | CAI, 15 km out | SAW, 19 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Ataşehir
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 Ataşehir
Ataşehir is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are İstanbul Airport (IST, 46 km), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport | SAW | 19 km (12 mi) | 11,614 ft | 312 ft |
| İstanbul Airport | IST | 46 km (29 mi) | 13,451 ft | 325 ft |
| Bursa Yenişehir Airport (regional) | YEI | 89 km (55 mi) | 9,818 ft | 764 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ataşehir from Cairo?
1,229 km (764 mi) in a straight line, north of Cairo.
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Ataşehir by air?
About 2 h 20 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 Ataşehir?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cairo to Ataşehir flights?
Typically Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW); Ataşehir also has IST, YEI.
What currency do I need in Ataşehir?
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.