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Cheapest round-trip
$359
Typical prices: $466-$662
Gulf Air
Thu 9/10Fri 9/25
IST - NBO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$596
Typical prices: $526-$684
Turkish Airlines
Thu 9/17Tue 9/22
IST - NBO • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $359 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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Most punctual • 87% on-time
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Cheapest • Avg $391 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 10h 19m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Nairobi (IST-NBO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Nairobi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Nairobi

Thu, Sep 10 - Fri, Sep 25
Gulf Air Logo
6:15 am - 2:25 pm
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NBO
32h 10m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
7:55 am - 2:45 pm
NBO
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IST
30h 50m
1 stop
$359Gulf Air
Thu, Sep 17 - Fri, Sep 25
Gulf Air Logo
6:15 am - 2:25 pm
IST
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NBO
32h 10m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
7:55 am - 5:25 am
NBO
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IST
21h 30m
1 stop
$361Gulf Air
Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 18
Air Arabia Logo
2:10 pm - 1:05 pm
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NBO
22h 55m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
1:50 pm - 1:20 pm
NBO
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IST
23h 30m
1 stop
$474Air Arabia
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 2:25 pm
IST
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NBO
32h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:50 pm - 5:15 pm
NBO
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IST
27h 25m
1 stop
$476Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Wed, Oct 28
Air Arabia Logo
2:10 pm - 1:05 pm
IST
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NBO
22h 55m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
2:10 pm - 1:50 pm
NBO
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IST
23h 40m
1 stop
$482Air Arabia
Thu, Sep 10 - Fri, Sep 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 7:05 am
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NBO
24h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 pm - 7:55 pm
NBO
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IST
20h 15m
2 stops
$507Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 18
SAUDIA Logo
7:20 pm - 5:15 am
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NBO
33h 55m
2 stops
SAUDIA Logo
6:55 am - 5:10 pm
NBO
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IST
10h 15m
1 stop
$561SAUDIA
Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 23
SAUDIA Logo
7:20 pm - 12:35 am
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NBO
29h 15m
2 stops
SAUDIA Logo
6:55 am - 9:10 pm
NBO
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IST
14h 15m
1 stop
$574SAUDIA
Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 1:25 am
IST
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NBO
6h 40mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:10 am - 9:45 am
NBO
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IST
6h 35mnonstop
$596Turkish Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 1:25 am
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NBO
6h 40mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:10 am - 9:45 am
NBO
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6h 35mnonstop
$597Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Nairobi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to Nairobi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Istanbul Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from Istanbul Airport usually cost between $538 and $688 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $359 on Gulf Air (Sep 10-Sep 25).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul to Nairobi?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Nairobi on a Friday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Istanbul, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost $393 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $613 and $593 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Istanbul Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $541 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 3% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Nairobi

 
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Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$183
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Nairobi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Istanbul to Nairobi flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was $183 for a one-way ticket and $359 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Istanbul and Nairobi?

    A passport is required to fly from Istanbul to Nairobi.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to Nairobi?

    The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to Nairobi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Nairobi?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Istanbul and Nairobi, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul to Nairobi?

    There are nonstop flights from Istanbul to Nairobi on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to Nairobi, Air Arabia or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Nairobi are Air Arabia and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $522 and an overall rating of 7.6, Air Arabia is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $541 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to Nairobi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul to Nairobi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to Nairobi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul to Nairobi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nairobi with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline. Booking your flights between Istanbul and NBO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to Nairobi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nairobi from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $366 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Nairobi?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl.
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Direct departures

Istanbul to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

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Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

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Thursday

Turkish Airlines

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Friday

Turkish Airlines

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Saturday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Istanbul to Nairobi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Nairobi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Nairobi? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Air ArabiaOverall score based on 57 reviews
7.7Boarding
8.0Crew
5.7Entertainment
7.4Comfort
6.8Food
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Much better seats on Airbus 321. Food prices are very reasonable.

8.0 ExcellentKrzysztof, Jan 2026
SHJ - BKK
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Much better seats on Airbus 321. Food prices are very reasonable.

My flight BKK–SHJ–TBS was changed, and I was notified only by an email that went into my spam folder. I found out only 1 day before the flight when I checked in online. The new flight had a 15-hour layover in SHJ and arrived in TBS 1 day later than my original plan. I needed to adjust my plan urgently and lost the cost of one hotel night because the free cancellation period was over.

My flight BKK-SHJ-TBS was changed and I was notified only by email which went into spam folder. I found out only 1 day before the flight when I checked in online. The new flight had a 15-hour layover in SHJ and arrived in TBS 1 day later than my original plan! I needed to adjust the plan urgently and lost the cost of one hotel night because the free cancellation period was over.

The flight was slightly delayed because of change of plane but informed beforehand. Flight was very good and comfortable

Superb like always. On time and quite comfortable. Only thing is that the arrival movement was by bus.

We were boarded by bus. That was a bit of pain.

We liked the comfort and seats. The crew was not very friendly nor did they check on us to see if we needed anything. Had to ask for water several times

The service is awesome. The food is the best of all the airlines we have flown before. Totally enjoyable flight, which is quite unusual.

Broken seats, smell in cabin, seats that did not recline, trays thats did not stay horizontal

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The rules regarding business class lounge hotel/room access were very confusing. Between flights we had an 11 hour layover in Istanbul, but were denied a room to rest as our layover was too long?? Keep in mind that we arrived there at 3:30am after a long flight. Even multiple Turkish airlines employees were inconsistent with the rules. We ended up paying a high price at the Yotel in the airport in order to get some rest. Good thing I did, as a medical emergency was declared on the flight from Istanbul to Atlanta and I was apparently the only physician on board. Luckily I was able to stabilize the passenger and the flight wasn't diverted. The crew called an overhead announcement for a medical doctor, but insisted that I show them a copy of my medical license which I did. Very strange in my 35 years as a physician and responding multiple times to inflight medical emergencies over the years. I was very glad the passengers issue was resolved, but an acknowledgement of at least a thank you from the crew would have been appreciated.

I wasn't able to bring my little dog with me, because of the feedback team's extremely slow response. How are they even allowed to operate with this paste??

The sleeper seats, the staff, and the food was truly delicious. I loved the mocktail options.

They gave us some Tiramisu that had no business being as delicious as it was! They were continuously attentive and provided a great environment to welcome us on our trip.

Great service. Seat was a bit small but it was fine. Food was great

This is not business class. This is premium economy. Total scam to sell this as business class

Amazing airline accommodations. The cabins were so great. The food was very good and the flight attendants were so nice. Made a 15 hour flight seem easy.

You are the best, keep up the good work. Thank you for allowing me and my family to fly with comfort.i am waiting for upgrade some day. Thanks again

Seated in row 6 you are separated from business class close to the toilets. The is a high panel in front that obscures forward viewing, coupled with no window view. Service is limited as the area is not in view of the attendants. It is closer in proximity to economy than business class.

Good. It would be great if comfort seats were available

The Achilles heel of the experience with Qatar Airways is the Doha Airport, especially for travellers arriving into Doha and not transiting. This airport suffers from being ambitiously big and the immigration into Qatar being overly time taking. At the end of my particular flight in which my travel was ending in Doha, the plane parked at a very remote terminal, from where it took me 30 minutes to arrive just at the immigration counter, with fast paced walking and the time on a train inside the airport. Then, at the immigration counter it takes up to a minute or more to process each tourist visitor,due to time taking face and finger scanning processes and langugage barriers if there are questions or information to be exchanged verbally with the officers. If several planes have landed at the same time, it is not unusual that one has to wait 45 to 60 minutes in the immigration queue. In short, the frustration of arriving at Doha takes away all positive vibe of the airline, as the airline and the airport are heavily intertwined and are marketed together.

Very very bad.. more than 48 hr I didn’t received my baggage yet

Staff was helpful. Flight was on time. Overall excellent experience. Thank you will fly again.

Trop from plane to gate at Qatar airport was very long .

I was not able to check in online before the travel. It showed some error. I remember I could not do this during my onward journey. I called Qatar and they said there was a glitch.

No attention paid to passengers asking for simple things such as water. Only 2 meals throughout a 16-hour flight. Crew Needs to pay better attention to flight attendant call buttons.

I had the worst experience I’ve ever had with any type of airline,they destroyed my baby’s baby stroller,that cost more than 2000$,the seats in a 13 hour flight was broken,so I definitely not recommend that airline for other people

The planes are very cold. The AC is too much.

It was great honestly the cabin crew were warm and welcoming everything was perfect the food was nice.

Apart from chaotic boarding - which I totally understand was outside the control of gate staff. It was comfortable mid haul flight. Well done to cabin crew for their patience and hospitality with largely elderly passengers returning from pilgrimage.

Make all food options available, than running out even before mid way through the service

Plane is very old and not the same seating as online No per seat entertainment The large shared tv wasn’t working Didn’t provide headphones No announcements of departures or arrival from captain or crew

The entertainment system on my seat didn’t work for the whole length of the flight, staff was not helpful. Horrible experience. Its so hard to go through a flight from LA to jeddah with no movies.

Food could be better. Bread should be warm served with butter. Bread quality is bad and cold served.

The seats’ reclined like premium economy seats, ie, not much.. but leg space was a lot l, so it did not feel cramped. Crew was very friendly and helpful.

The best way to fly is saudia airlines flight Every thing is better (Number one 🫶) Thank you

Pretty much what you'd expect for an economy flight. The crew were excellent as usual. The food was ok, but nothing special.

Staff is rude and condescending. Airline is badly managed. They take away their flimsy earphones and blankets one hour before the lading. I’ve never experienced this with any other airline. It’s a very portly managed and run airline that should be avoided.

Loading was on time and quick Not very many people

Amazing business class in a single aisle plane. Fully flat seats, pyjamas, amenity kits, all in all a really complete product. Service was good - not amazing - but they did a good job. Got a few hours sleep. Will fly with them again if I can.

They flight was without ait conetion weather was very hot

The boarding was late. The check-in board said boarding closed but the boarding hadn't even started. I have spine issue but not eligible for wheelchair since I can walk. But we were taken to a plane with stairs to climb. I requested support with the handcarry and was told that I shouldn't have booked this flight without wheelchair. Instead this information should be public if this plane has sky bridge or stairs. The infotainment system did not work either. And the plane was very loud with very less legroom in economy.

Worst flight ever.service was extremely poor and food taste was horrible.Served me mashed potatoes and chicken calling it Briyani.

Had to discuss more than 15 min regarding wheelchair they gave only at the start location. No food serv in 1 st flight. Considering flight started at 10:00 pm so had to starve for dinner. Checkin screw was polite. Food in 2 nd and 3 rd flights was not good. It was too cold in the flights. Had to ask for blankets. Missed quality all thru, though the fare was on higher side

Few people on the plane - Was great! The plane was late to board and over an hour late to arrive. They said it was airport control. How can these things not be booked it advance? Very frustrating!

New aircraft, new and modern. Crew could be a little more smiling.

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