Cairo to Kızıltepe flights
Kızıltepe lies 1,171 km (728 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 2 h 15 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 | Kızıltepe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Turkey |
| Population | 9.6 million | 150,174 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 480 m (1,575 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | CAI, 15 km out | MQM, 6 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Kızıltepe
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 Kızıltepe
Kızıltepe is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mardin Airport (MQM), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,204 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Qamishli International Airport (KAC, 58 km), Diyarbakır Airport (DIY, 85 km), Batman Airport (BAL, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mardin Airport (regional) | MQM | 6 km (4 mi) | 8,204 ft | 1,729 ft |
| Qamishli International Airport (regional) | KAC | 58 km (36 mi) | 11,860 ft | 1,480 ft |
| Diyarbakır Airport (regional) | DIY | 85 km (53 mi) | 11,644 ft | 2,251 ft |
| Batman Airport (regional) | BAL | 95 km (59 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,822 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kızıltepe from Cairo?
1,171 km (728 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cairo.
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Kızıltepe by air?
About 2 h 15 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 Kızıltepe?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cairo to Kızıltepe flights?
Typically Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Mardin Airport (MQM); Kızıltepe also has KAC, DIY, BAL.
What currency do I need in Kızıltepe?
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.