Cairo to Şişli flights
Şişli lies 1,240 km (770 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 | Şişli | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Turkey |
| Population | 9.6 million | 314,684 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 119 m (390 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | CAI, 15 km out | SAW, 32 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Şişli
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 Şişli
Şişli is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are İstanbul Airport (IST, 32 km), Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport | SAW | 32 km (20 mi) | 11,614 ft | 312 ft |
| İstanbul Airport | IST | 32 km (20 mi) | 13,451 ft | 325 ft |
| Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (regional) | TEQ | 90 km (56 mi) | 9,844 ft | 574 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Şişli from Cairo?
1,240 km (770 mi) in a straight line, north of Cairo.
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Şişli 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 Şişli?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cairo to Şişli flights?
Typically Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW); Şişli also has IST, TEQ.
What currency do I need in Şişli?
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.