Cairo to Çanakkale flights
Çanakkale lies 1,205 km (749 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 18 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 | Çanakkale | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Turkey |
| Population | 9.6 million | 143,622 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | CAI, 15 km out | EDO, 84 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Çanakkale
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 Çanakkale
Çanakkale is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO), 84 km (52 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Çanakkale Airport (CKZ, 2 km), Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport (AXD, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport | EDO | 84 km (52 mi) | 9,842 ft | 50 ft |
| Çanakkale Airport (regional) | CKZ | 2 km (1 mi) | 7,710 ft | 23 ft |
| Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport (regional) | AXD | 87 km (54 mi) | 8,471 ft | 24 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Çanakkale from Cairo?
1,205 km (749 mi) in a straight line, north of Cairo.
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Çanakkale by air?
About 2 h 18 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 Çanakkale?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cairo to Çanakkale flights?
Typically Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO); Çanakkale also has CKZ, AXD.
What currency do I need in Çanakkale?
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.