Air Arabia Egypt E5988 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the E5988 flight operated by Air Arabia Egypt on Oct 22, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Istanbul (SAW) to Cairo (CAI). The flight is expected to depart at 3:20 PM and land at 5:09 PM .
Tue, Oct 20
Thu, Oct 22
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 22m early
2h 15m
Check-in Counter
A1-A4
Boarding Gate
204A
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
2h 15m
Check-in Counter
C13-C16
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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E5988 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the E5988 flight flying from Istanbul to Cairo on 10/22/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 15y. The aircraft is equipped with Up to 168 seats.
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
73
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90
%
Early on average
1 minute
Age
15y
Seats
Up to 168
Flight Distance
--
Economy
In-Flight Services
None
Drop-down ceiling TVs
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
81 cm
More legroom than on 60% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
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Flight History for E5988
Trip.com historical records show that the last E5988 flight departed on Tue, Oct 20 from SAW at approximately 3:33 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in CAI at 5:13 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, Oct 8 | Istanbul (SAW) | Cairo (CAI) | 320 | 3:33 PM | 5:17 PM | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 10 | Istanbul (SAW) | Cairo (CAI) | 320 | 3:08 PM | 4:55 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 13 | Istanbul (SAW) | Cairo (CAI) | 320 | 3:34 PM | 5:21 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 15 | Istanbul (SAW) | Cairo (CAI) | 320 | 3:37 PM | 5:25 PM | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Istanbul (SAW) | Cairo (CAI) | 320 | 2:03 PM | 3:59 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Istanbul (SAW) | Cairo (CAI) | 320 | 3:33 PM | 5:13 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Istanbul (SAW) | Cairo (CAI) | 320 | 3:20 PM | 5:09 PM | Scheduled |
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E5988 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of E5988 is 73% (Late on average 24 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 1 minute).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73
%
Late on average
24 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
73
%
30 mins late
17
%
60 mins late
10
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90
%
Early on average
1 minute
Early
73
%
On time
17
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight e5988?
Flight e5988 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 3:20 PM, arrival 5:35 PM (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight e5988 on time today?
Flight e5988 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 3:20 PM, with arrival at 5:35 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight e5988 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight e5988 is scheduled to depart at 3:20 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 3:20 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight e5988 scheduled to arrive?
Flight e5988 is scheduled to arrive at 5:35 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 5:09 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 22, 2026.What route does flight e5988 fly?
Flight e5988 is operated by Air Arabia Egypt from Istanbul (SAW) to Cairo (CAI). Typical flight time is about 2 hours15 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight e5988?
Track flight e5988 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight e5988 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If e5988 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 22, 2026). Contact Air Arabia Egypt or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight e5988 departed from Istanbul?
Flight e5988 has not departed from Istanbul (SAW) yet and is currently on schedule for 3:20 PM.
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