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$205 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Nairobi

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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

Wed, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 3
SAUDIA Logo
11:35 am - 12:45 amIST-NBO
13h 10m1 stop
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7:20 am - 9:10 pmNBO-IST
13h 50m1 stop
$443SAUDIA
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Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 28
Air Arabia Logo
2:35 pm - 1:20 pmIST-NBO
22h 45m1 stop
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2:10 pm - 1:20 pmNBO-IST
23h 10m1 stop
$444Air Arabia
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Tue, Nov 4 - Wed, Mar 4
Air Arabia Logo
2:35 pm - 1:20 pmIST-NBO
22h 45m1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
2:10 pm - 1:50 pmNBO-IST
23h 40m1 stop
$448Air Arabia
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Tue, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 19
Air Arabia Logo
2:35 pm - 1:20 pmIST-NBO
22h 45m1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
2:10 pm - 1:50 pmNBO-IST
23h 40m1 stop
$449Air Arabia
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Mon, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 18
Egyptair Logo
3:50 am - 3:30 amIST-NBO
23h 40m1 stop
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4:20 am - 1:00 pmNBO-IST
8h 40m1 stop
$484Egyptair
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Thu, Nov 6 - Sun, Dec 7
Egyptair Logo
3:50 am - 3:30 amIST-NBO
23h 40m1 stop
Egyptair Logo
4:20 am - 2:50 amNBO-IST
22h 30m1 stop
$485Egyptair
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Mon, Nov 3 - Wed, Mar 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:50 am - 3:30 amIST-NBO
23h 40m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 1:50 pmNBO-IST
23h 40m1 stop
$499Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Wed, Mar 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 2:40 pmIST-NBO
17h 45m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 1:50 pmNBO-IST
23h 40m1 stop
$519Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Nov 7 - Sun, Dec 7
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:30 pm - 3:05 amIST-NBO
6h 35mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 11:45 amNBO-IST
6h 55mnonstop
$525Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:30 pm - 3:05 amIST-NBO
6h 35mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 11:45 amNBO-IST
6h 55mnonstop
$527Turkish Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Expect lengthy waits at Istanbul's security checks.
Use local taxis for a 30-minute ride to Nairobi.
Expert advice
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Top airlines
SAUDIA
Cheapest • from $443 (round-trip)
Air Arabia
Best reviews • 7.5 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
June
Cheapest • 13% price drop
June
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$443
Typical prices: $502-621
SAUDIA
Wed 10/29Mon 11/3
IST - NBO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$499
Typical prices: $653-1157
Turkish Airlines
Wed 10/29Sun 11/2
IST - NBO • Non-stop
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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 October.

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 Monday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Istanbul, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Mondays 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 June, where tickets cost $475 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $576 and $573 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 $519 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 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Nairobi

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
IST

Expect lengthy waits at security checkpoints during busy times. Arrive early to navigate the large terminal efficiently.

Read more about ISTby Jenna Scatena
NBO

Use local taxis or rideshares like Uber for a 30-minute trip to Nairobi city centre. Negotiate taxi rates upfront.

Read more about NBOby Daniel Scheffler
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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

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Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$205
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
Flight from Istanbul to Nairobi

When to book flights from Istanbul to Nairobi

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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was $205 for a one-way ticket and $443 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?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Istanbul and Nairobi, with SkyTeam 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 SAUDIA?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Nairobi are Air Arabia and SAUDIA. With an average price for the route of $475 and an overall rating of 7.5, Air Arabia is the most popular choice. SAUDIA is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $519 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 $339 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

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

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Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

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Friday

Turkish Airlines

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Saturday

Turkish Airlines

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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

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

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Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top 4 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.
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7.5
Air ArabiaOverall score based on 51 reviews
7.6Boarding
5.7Entertainment
7.4Comfort
7.9Crew
6.8Food
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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.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025SHJ - BKK
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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.

It was a disaster. The crew was so rude and had no professionalism. She dropped something onto the floor, then took it from the floor and put it into the food tray. Also, when she got some spilling, she went straight to the toilet, got some tissue and started cleaning the food trolley

I cant wait for planes to have shorter rows with more space! otherwise, all fine thankyou

They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Damage lagguage, They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Same situation saudi lost my pram and car seat and damaged lagguage

My gag was left at liayad airport when I landed at jeddah airport 9 am I waited for my bags at jeddah airport till 2.45 pm almost 6 hrs bad very bad

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.

The intettainme is old stuff and difficult to get by WiFi and the chair is not comfortable at all although the staff were excellent but beyond their limited

Overall a great experience, no movies were available. Bags were delivered a bit late. Seat controls were not working well. I couldn't make my bed fully flat.

It is almost 7 hours journey ,you should have provided with TV entertainment and mobile charging

Very small and cramped aisles and seats. Food was poor but the fresh hot roll and hummus was good. No cans of soda given but they had small bottles of water. Crew was nice and pleasant and kept bathroom clean.

The only hiccup was a change of plane and the resulting delayed departure, otherwise everything was more than OK.

I had a bad experience with the Airline company. I still did not get one of my baggages. I went several times at the Airport looking for the missing luggage.

It was pleasant except for the boarding at Istanbul and long wait for the wheel chair almost missed the flight Itambul to Dubai

The prices and many to choose from: Very unfriendly unprofessional and difficult staff and lacked English skills. Had the pleasure to go to Istanbul in 2022 but went on Jordan Airlines and found Turkey a wonderful place with kind people. The experience as a first time flyer on Turkish Airlines was so disappointing that received not to go into Turkey was so upset about this cruel treatment

We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

Outdated business class on this aircraft, no flat bed, and even minimal recline. Couldn’t sleep at all. Laggy and outdated entertainment system. Food sub standard.

Small seat space for 13 hours flight, they charged for baggage , very bad quality of food,

I was sitting almost in the back, the seats are very tight and there’s no legroom, it’s uncomfortable for a long distance

Absolute worst airline. Charged us $720 to check 4 bags (2 of which were carry-on). Entertainment systems didnt work. And on a 12 hour flight they served 2 meals and never once came around outside of those 2 meals with a beverage or cup of water. Will never fly them again.

Our flight was delayed for more than three hours due to mechanical issues. Please compensate.

Made to check carryon and had more than 500 dollars stolen buy airline

flight was late, after landing they made us stay 30 min-hour on the plane, very uncomfortable and not clean at all. Trash all over the plane very unsanitary

Nice flight, friendly crew, and a decent in-flight meal.

Check in was madness. Boarding was madness. The flight itself was OK, and the flight attendants were nice. Connection to my next flight was two hours. But based on my arrival gate in Cairo, and next departure gate in Cairo, the whole two hours were needed given the inefficient procedures. At the end of my journey (connected to Lufthansa after Egyptair), my checked luggage did not arrive, and after 4 days, has still not arrived.

Everything was ok except cleanliness of the plane, it was poor.

It was appalling! Using small aircraft for 5 hour flights is ridiculous! No legroom, terrible food, no drinks apart from water, tea and coffee (once only) makes it a terrible experience. The cabin staff really badly handled the behaviour of an extremely obnoxious woman who insisted on fully reclining her seat for the duration of the flight with a very tall man behind her. She abused his and the staff and they were not able to deal with her at all other than to tell the man that they are reclining seats and they could not prevent her from doing so. They were also very slow to react when a large nu of passengers stood up and started taking their luggage out of the overhead bins whilst the aircraft was still taxiing at Heathrow. I will never fly Egypt Air again! I know this isn’t the airline’s fault but the security at Cairo airport was a joke. With the terrible security record on flights out of Egypt, they really need to take it seriously. Scanners weren’t working, liquids were allowed on, only one person operating the cray machine and searching bags caused a massive backlog of people…I’m convinced you could have got anything onto that plane if you were determined enough. By the way, it was the same story in Aswan airport.

The plane was old and several things were broken including my seat. The sinks in the restrooms didn’t drain. The armrest on my seat was broken so the seat was constantly reclined. The tray table was broken. The fabric was coming off the seats. The overhead bin doors wouldn’t stay locked. The hotel accommodation was disgusting.

Boarding was chaotic and disorganized, and the foot rest to my seat was broken. But the food was good and the flight attendants were kind and attentive.

So bad we never travel with Egypt air bad service smells bad food bad Ching my sets to back

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