Cairo to Trabzon flights
Trabzon lies 1,437 km (893 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 36 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 | Trabzon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Turkey |
| Population | 9.6 million | 244,083 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | CAI, 15 km out | TZX, 5 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Trabzon
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 Trabzon
Trabzon is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Trabzon International Airport (TZX), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,661 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rize–Artvin Airport (RZV, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trabzon International Airport (regional) | TZX | 5 km (3 mi) | 8,661 ft | 104 ft |
| Rize–Artvin Airport (regional) | RZV | 96 km (60 mi) | 9,843 ft | 16 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Trabzon from Cairo?
1,437 km (893 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cairo.
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Trabzon by air?
About 2 h 36 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 Trabzon?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cairo to Trabzon flights?
Typically Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Trabzon International Airport (TZX); Trabzon also has RZV.
What currency do I need in Trabzon?
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.