Cairo to Başakşehir flights
Başakşehir lies 1,248 km (775 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.
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| Cairo | Başakşehir | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Turkey |
| Population | 9.6 million | 193,750 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | CAI, 15 km out | IST, 19 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Başakşehir
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 Başakşehir
Başakşehir is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is İstanbul Airport (IST), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 13,451-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW, 49 km), Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 73 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| İstanbul Airport | IST | 19 km (12 mi) | 13,451 ft | 325 ft |
| Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport | SAW | 49 km (30 mi) | 11,614 ft | 312 ft |
| Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (regional) | TEQ | 73 km (45 mi) | 9,844 ft | 574 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Başakşehir from Cairo?
1,248 km (775 mi) in a straight line, north of Cairo.
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Başakşehir 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 Başakşehir?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cairo to Başakşehir flights?
Typically Cairo International Airport (CAI) to İstanbul Airport (IST); Başakşehir also has SAW, TEQ.
What currency do I need in Başakşehir?
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.