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Cheapest round-trip
$413
Typical prices: $451-$627
Air Arabia
Wed 9/2Wed 9/16
NBO - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$657
Typical prices: $568-$674
Turkish Airlines
Tue 10/13Thu 10/22
NBO - IST • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $413 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $491 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 11h 09m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Istanbul (NBO-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Nairobi to Istanbul 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 Nairobi to Istanbul

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 16
Air Arabia Logo
1:50 pm - 1:20 pm
NBO
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IST
23h 30m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
2:10 pm - 1:05 pm
IST
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NBO
22h 55m
1 stop
$413Air Arabia
Wed, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 22
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1:50 pm - 1:20 pm
NBO
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IST
23h 30m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
2:10 pm - 10:05 pm
IST
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NBO
31h 55m
1 stop
$414Air Arabia
Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 17
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2:25 am - 5:10 pm
NBO
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IST
14h 45m
1 stop
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3:25 pm - 4:50 am
IST
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NBO
13h 25m
1 stop
$419SAUDIA
Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 17
SAUDIA Logo
2:25 am - 5:10 pm
NBO
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IST
14h 45m
1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
3:25 pm - 12:35 am
IST
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NBO
9h 10m
1 stop
$433SAUDIA
Mon, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:50 pm - 1:20 pm
NBO
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IST
23h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 2:25 pm
IST
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NBO
32h 10m
1 stop
$475Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 9 - Sun, Aug 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:00 am - 7:55 pm
NBO
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IST
15h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 2:25 pm
IST
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NBO
32h 10m
1 stop
$490Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Sep 15
Etihad Airways Logo
7:05 am - 12:35 pm
NBO
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IST
29h 30m
1 stop
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1:45 pm - 6:10 am
IST
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NBO
16h 25m
1 stop
$544Etihad Airways
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Sep 30
Etihad Airways Logo
1:35 pm - 12:35 pm
NBO
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IST
23h 00m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 6:05 pm
IST
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NBO
28h 20m
1 stop
$544Etihad Airways
Fri, Aug 14 - Thu, Sep 10
Emirates Logo
7:10 am - 9:35 pm
NBO
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IST
14h 25m
1 stop
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2:10 am - 2:30 pm
IST
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NBO
12h 20m
1 stop
$592Emirates
Fri, Aug 14 - Wed, Sep 16
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7:10 am - 9:35 pm
NBO
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IST
14h 25m
1 stop
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11:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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NBO
15h 00m
1 stop
$592Emirates
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Nairobi to Istanbul flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Istanbul 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Istanbul Airport from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport usually cost between $594 and $797 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $413 on Air Arabia (Sep 2-Sep 16).

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Istanbul 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport is October, where tickets cost $459 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $766 and $670 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Istanbul 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 $534 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Istanbul 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$267
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Nairobi to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nairobi to Istanbul 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 Nairobi to Istanbul Airport flights

  • How do I get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to the city center?

    Taxis are available 24/7 outside of the terminal at IST and are a convenient way to reach the city center. Alternatively, you can take the Havatas bus service that operates between the airport and Taksim Square. Buses run at regular intervals and cost around ₺103 ($4.35). Another option is the Istanbul Metro network, which is extensive and connects the airport to the city center. However, it can be crowded during peak hours.

  • What is the luggage allowance on Turkish Airlines flights from Nairobi to Istanbul?

    The luggage allowance on Turkish Airlines flights from Nairobi to Istanbul may vary depending on the fare class, but generally, Economy Class passengers are allowed one piece of cabin baggage with a maximum weight of 17 lbs, as well as one personal item such as a purse or laptop bag. The checked baggage allowance varies depending on the flight route and fare class, but may range from 40 lbs to 65 lbs in Economy Class and 65 lbs to 90 lbs in Business Class, per checked bag.

  • What services are offered to business class passengers on Saudia flights from Nairobi to Istanbul?

    Saudia Airlines offers a range of services to its Business Class passengers on flights from Nairobi to Istanbul. These include comfortable Super Diamond seats, priority boarding, excess baggage allowance, and access to the airline's special lounges. Specially designed meals and a range of complimentary beverages and snacks are also available to Business Class passengers during flights.

  • What seat selection options are available on Air Arabia flights from Nairobi to Istanbul?

    Air Arabia offers seat selection options to its passengers on its flights from Nairobi to Istanbul, including the ability to select seats with extra legroom and to choose between window and aisle seats. Passengers can reserve their preferred seat during the booking process or at any time before the flight. The airline charges a fee for seat selection, and prices vary depending on the level of comfort and seat location.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport was $267 for a one-way ticket and $413 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Istanbul Airport from Nairobi.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Nairobi to Istanbul Airport?

    Air France, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Nairobi to Istanbul Airport flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nairobi to Istanbul Airport?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nairobi to Istanbul are Emirates and Air Arabia. With an average price for the route of $587 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Air Arabia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $491 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

    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 Nairobi to Istanbul Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Nairobi 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 Nairobi to Istanbul Airport?

    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 Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Nairobi with another airline. Booking your flights between Nairobi and IST 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 Nairobi to Istanbul Airport?

    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 Istanbul Airport from Nairobi 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $598 or less one-way and $830 or less round-trip.
  • Ethiopian Airlines offers Economy Class and Business Class on its flights from Nairobi to Istanbul. In Economy Class, seats are arranged in a 3 x 3 or 2 x 4 x 2 configuration, while Business Class seats offer more legroom and additional amenities such as lie-flat seats, personal entertainment, and complimentary meals and drinks.
  • Qatar Airways has implemented various initiatives and programs to reduce carbon emissions on its flights from Nairobi to Istanbul. Some of these measures include using newer fleet, which is more fuel-efficient and emits fewer greenhouse gases and using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
  • Kenya Airways offers a full range of services for passengers with reduced mobility on flights from Nairobi to Istanbul, which includes providing assistance with boarding and disembarking from the aircraft, facilitating wheelchair assistance, and helping passengers with mobility devices.
  • Passengers can access several destinations from Istanbul Airport (IST). Among the domestic destinations, some of the closest cities that can be accessed include Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, Kayseri, Adana, and Trabzon.
  • Etihad Airways allows pets to travel on board its aircraft for flights from Nairobi to Istanbul. Small pets, such as cats and dogs, are permitted to travel in the passenger cabin with their owners, as long as they do not exceed 17 lbs.

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Thursday

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Friday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Nairobi to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nairobi to Istanbul. 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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EmiratesOverall score based on 3640 reviews
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8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
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They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

2.0 MediocreLaurel, Dec 2025
JFK - DXB
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They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

the seat is quite narrow compared to others. entertainment and food were very good

We arrived in line for check in at 6:15 p.m. but did not check in until 8:00 p.m. The line for economy check in was very long, and all of the desks 03-13 were not open, although most of them opened sporadically. The crew on board were very nice and helpful, friendly and kind. It has been many years since we flew Emirates (at least 17 years), and we notice that foot rests are no longer available in economy, but we were lucky enough to fly in the upper deck and appreciate your opening some of your flights to economy passengers in the upper deck. We will definitely fly on emirates more often! Thank you.

Good flight overall. Good options of food on NY-Dubai-Mumbai leg. Not that good reversing back. The flight crew is courteous and professional as always. The seating was much more comfortable going into Mumbai than coming back. Cheers!

Charged for internet that never really worked. The food selection was just ok.

Airline did not have enough vegetarian meals for all guests, and crew were not adequately trained to handle this.

I liked everything accept the delay try to improve in that area

Me and 2 other rows were forgotten during food service. We waited over an hour before they finally served our food. Then only had what was left. They did apologize. Also, they locked the bathroom due to turbulence and my 4 year old had to pee himself because they wouldn’t unlock it for him.

There was a smell front the washroom on flight. There could have been efforts to ensure better sanitation/air circulation once used severally.

Crew was not good and service was bad. Not happy

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.

Liked the presentation and the seats. Did not care for the crew, they were efficient but not friendly and did not check if we needed anything

They kept some of my electronics and would not return them. I’m out an extra $200. I called, emailed but no one helped. My layover coming back to LA was too short. The flight attendants were kind and very helpful but overall the staff in the airport treated me and my friends like commodities. I’m sorry to say but never flying Turkish again. I was promised a free room during my first layover of 19 hours. I had to sleep on the floor of the rest areas. Good was expensive and not nutritious at all. There need to be better customer service and better communication.

Average at every level . Poor entertainment selection. Boarding was very poor and disorganized. Flight was late by one hour .

Spent over $20k on for business class tickets from DFW. They used a very old Boeing 777 with old Business class cabin which was unclean and stained seats. On a route they normally operate the modern Boeing 787. The cabin heat was set to hot for 11 hours. On the IST LHE route the business class experience got even worse. They operate an even older Airbus A330 where trip was falling apart, seat recline did not operate and the whole experience left us hugely disappointed. Next time we likely will shift to better quality product which stands up to their hype. Turkish need to relook at their fleet plans and not use their worst assets of perceived week markets such as Pakistan.

The flight from Houston to Chicago was delayed, causing us to miss our connecting flight to Madrid, losing our Rental Car booking in Bologna taking alternative travel routes to get to our initial destination in Pizza by the 15th. We got the notification of the delay as we were traveling the 3 1/2 hours from Corpus Christi, Texas to Houston Texas for the initial flight. The delays hauling luggage all over Milan‘s Central train station to catch trains to get to Pizza the same day resulting us arriving in Pizza at 2 AM leaving us no time to rest as there was a 9 o’clock checkout time the next morning. The first 72 hours of the trip with nothing but headache, a knee injury from the excessive walking and a delayed car rental replacement, which ended up costing significantly more.

I never went you have me confused with someone else! I don’t know how this happene

the seat sizes and the distance row to row was not comfortable. when a passenger in front seat put it down (he kept it all the time during the flight since he didn't fit in the space) their seat was squishing my knees and it was very difficult under their weight. It lasted 12 hours and was extremely uncomfortable. The rest of the experience was very good.

Turkish airlines feedback team response is awfully slow, and because of that, I Emmy able to bring my little dog with me, after all those preparations.

The staff is professional and friendly. The food was excellent, with the exception of the octopus salad just prior to landing.

I paid for reserved seats but didn't got them at all

The flight was delayed which cost me to missed my connection flight.

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

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

Ok, the flight was not full yet I had people on both sided and the chairs were tight. Only 2 kinds of snacks didn’t even have milk for the coffee.

Economy seats are better than most other international airlines. Crew is nice, food is halal and pretty good. Seatback tv selection is ok, not great. Wifi is poor and crazy expensive, "free" messaging lasts 15 minutes and capped at 3mb, full flight plans are $50 USD and still very tightly data capped.

Make the 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

This booking was as a result of stolen identity and hacking my debit account. I reported it to my bank. The thief tried to book two flights, maybe more. Hopefully, Kayak will be able to block fraudulent bookings and charges better in the future.

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

my screen did not work properly. I couldn't watch any movies nor the flight information. I can see the flight info on the remote only. the toilet is very small and tight actually it is the smallest toilet I've ever seen in a business class. ( I'm not a big body person) in Jeda airport the first bus broke down so we transferred to a second bus and it took a long time to move. the seat spacing was good in 2 by 2 configuration. the food and the service was OK for a short flight.

Planes are good. However the entertainement system is slow. The headphones are of low quality and I could hardly hear a movie The movies lack subtitiles

It is nice and great but the houstees crew are all the way back arguing with customers and behavior issues same of the crew i saw that also all the trips were very much butter!

The hygiene was super bad. Smells bad and air refreshment is highly advisable. The crew made some one else sit in my spot and no one is checking seat number and people are jumping to sit on other people’s allocated seat.

The flight itself was fine. The exception is that my luggage was destroyed, and I filed a claim that I haven't heard from anyone.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

I felt all of the food tasted the same. And we had five meals over the 16 hrs in the air.

Business and economy lines were common for most of the journey including check in and security control in Addis Abbeba. Food choice was fine, however there was a hair in my rice

The cabin crew members were so exceptionally good. They were always respectful to us the passengers and were professional. I also enjoyed the meals.

The crew were extremely unfriendly. The plane was dirty and the entertainment system did not work, so they did not even give out earphones to anyone.

Luggage delayed for one day. I called customer service, and they had no info and no empathy. Boarding was very disorganized and chaotic. We went nearly 7 hours with no food or snacks on the flight. This is not an airline that has respect for its passengers.

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