Cairo to Gaziantep flights
Gaziantep lies 963 km (598 mi) north-east of Cairo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 59 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 | Gaziantep | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Turkey |
| Population | 9.6 million | 2.2 million |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 842 m (2,762 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | CAI, 15 km out | GZT, 15 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Gaziantep
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 Gaziantep
Gaziantep is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport (GZT), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Aleppo International Airport (ALP, 99 km), Kahramanmaraş Airport (KCM, 65 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport | GZT | 15 km (9 mi) | 9,842 ft | 2,315 ft |
| Aleppo International Airport | ALP | 99 km (62 mi) | 9,547 ft | 1,276 ft |
| Kahramanmaraş Airport (regional) | KCM | 65 km (40 mi) | 7,546 ft | 1,723 ft |
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Staying in Gaziantep
Our booking partner lists 113 places to stay in Gaziantep. Of the 39 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (14), and 8 are five-star. Across 42 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 9,349 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Gaziantep from Cairo?
963 km (598 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cairo.
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Gaziantep by air?
About 1 h 59 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 Gaziantep?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cairo to Gaziantep flights?
Typically Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport (GZT); Gaziantep also has ALP, KCM.
What currency do I need in Gaziantep?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Gaziantep?
Our booking partner lists 113 places to stay in Gaziantep, bookable on this site.
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.