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$286 Find Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Istanbul

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Cheapest round-trip
$308
Overall average: $565
SAUDIA
Sun 11/9Sat 11/22
NBO - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$537
Typical prices: $580-$844
Turkish Airlines
Sun 11/23Thu 11/27
NBO - IST • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $308 (round-trip)
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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

Sun, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 22
SAUDIA Logo
7:20 am - 5:25 pmNBO-IST
10h 05m1 stop
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11:35 am - 12:45 amIST-NBO
13h 10m1 stop
$308SAUDIA
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Fri, Dec 12 - Fri, Dec 19
SAUDIA Logo
7:20 am - 5:25 pmNBO-IST
10h 05m1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
11:35 am - 12:45 amIST-NBO
13h 10m1 stop
$312SAUDIA
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Sat, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 23
SAUDIA Logo
2:40 am - 5:25 pmNBO-IST
14h 45m1 stop
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3:25 pm - 5:25 amIST-NBO
14h 00m1 stop
$318SAUDIA
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Thu, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 16
Air Arabia Logo
2:10 pm - 1:50 pmNBO-IST
23h 40m1 stop
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2:35 pm - 1:20 pmIST-NBO
22h 45m1 stop
$403Air Arabia
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Sun, Apr 12 - Sat, Apr 18
Air Arabia Logo
1:50 pm - 1:20 pmNBO-IST
23h 30m1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
2:10 pm - 1:05 pmIST-NBO
22h 55m1 stop
$428Air Arabia
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Sun, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 30
Egyptair Logo
4:20 am - 5:50 pmNBO-IST
13h 30m1 stop
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3:50 am - 3:30 amIST-NBO
23h 40m1 stop
$533Egyptair
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Wed, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 15
Egyptair Logo
4:20 am - 5:50 pmNBO-IST
13h 30m1 stop
Egyptair Logo
3:50 am - 3:30 amIST-NBO
23h 40m1 stop
$536Egyptair
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Sun, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 27
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 11:45 amNBO-IST
6h 55mnonstop
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8:30 pm - 3:05 amIST-NBO
6h 35mnonstop
$537Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Nov 9 - Mon, Dec 1
Qatar Airways Logo
1:35 am - 12:20 pmNBO-IST
10h 45m1 stop
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8:10 pm - 1:45 pmIST-NBO
17h 35m1 stop
$581Qatar Airways
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Thu, Apr 2 - Fri, Apr 10
Qatar Airways Logo
1:20 am - 6:35 pmNBO-IST
17h 15m1 stop
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1:45 pm - 6:40 amIST-NBO
16h 55m1 stop
$594Qatar Airways
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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.

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

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 on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Nairobi, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Saturdays 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 June, where tickets cost $352 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $686 and $661 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 $433 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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$286
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% 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 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport was $286 for a one-way ticket and $308 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nairobi to Istanbul?

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

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

    There are nonstop flights from Nairobi to Istanbul 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 $700 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 $480 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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.

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

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

    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 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?

    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 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 $584 or less one-way and $757 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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Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Istanbul

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Nairobi to Istanbul? 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.
7.5
Air ArabiaOverall score based on 51 reviews
7.4Comfort
5.7Entertainment
6.8Food
7.9Crew
7.6Boarding
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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.

Excellent service. The personal adaptation of menus and the individual timing of service of them is fantastic.

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

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

My baggage is lost. Flight cancelled, Rebooked ticket through long routes. Mental stress, emotional hurt

The check-in and crew staff were wonderful. The food was reasonable. The online side Qatar was very poor. Seats were very tight and not very comfortable for a 14 hour flight!

Indigo airlines is terrible. Staff is awful and so disorganized. They are so rude and unhelpful. I will never travel on Indigo airlines again!!!!!

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

Overall good. Food choice in business class is a concern as same dishes on every flight for months. Crew is great and seats on this sector were fine . They need to have more variety in dining

I recently flew with Saudi Arabian Airlines, and it was truly an outstanding experience from start to finish. The staff were exceptionally polite, professional, and attentive throughout the journey. Check-in was smooth and well-organized, and boarding was efficient and on time. The cabin was spotless and comfortable, with plenty of legroom and a calm, welcoming atmosphere. The in-flight service was top-notch — meals were delicious and offered with generous portions, and the crew made sure every passenger was well taken care of. I also appreciated the wide range of entertainment options, including movies, music, and TV shows in multiple languages. The flight was punctual, and the overall experience reflected the airline’s strong commitment to hospitality and passenger satisfaction. Without a doubt, I’d highly recommend Saudia to anyone traveling within the region or internationally. Their service quality easily matches — and often surpasses — many top global airlines. I’m looking forward to flying with them again! ⸻ Would you like me to tailor it for a specific flight route or class (e.g., Economy, Business, Jeddah–Washington DC)? I can make it sound even more personal or detailed.

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.

My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

Boeing 777 is a bad choice for a such a long flight.

It was great! Great value for the price I paid. Great crew and great food in business class

Everything was so smooth. It could be just a better temperature in the plane; it was a little cold.

Turkish Airlines will be my first choice to fly in the future.

On the Boeing 777-300 aircraft there is no personalized climate control for passengers. Every time I've ever flown on this type of airplane I've been uncomfortably warm. For shorter flights (less than 5 hours) this isn't a big deal, but on longer flights where a nap is required to stay comfortable it turns into a nightmare. I love turkish airlines, but I really fo hope they upgrade their fleet. I've flown turkish air once on a newer model and had a fantastic time, so I think its the plane more than the airline.

This is my 2nd time with the Turkish airline. Would definitely recommend. In stability we connected to Indiago would not recommend, very cramped seating. No inflight entertainment..service was inferior.

Staff friendly. Business class but issue with flat bed. Incoming Turkish flight delayed. Made connection due to fast buggy but luggage did not make it. Confusion at Delhi airport

I wouldn't know what the flight was like. AI canceled my flight reservation!! There's no way to speak to an actual human to fix the issue! NEVER AGAIN! ALWAYS BOOK YOUR FLIGHT DIRECTLY WITH THE AIRLINE NEVER GO THROUGH KAYAK OR JUSTFLY.COM!!

I really enjoyed the food, only bad part on one of my flights my screen was a bit buggy but it wasn't a big deal it was one of their older planes so I understand that happens

The crew was not helping us in the airports ..Very bad experience..the washrooms are not meeting the expectations..need more good service... The hotel service was good but there is a very long wait time which wasted time to go through..

Need to do a lot of improvement on service and cleaness

My recent experience with ASKY Airlines was disappointing. The check-in process was disorganized, and I was provided with inaccurate information regarding baggage requirements, resulting in unforeseen expenses. Additionally, the ground staff demonstrated a lack of professionalism and appeared insufficiently trained to handle passenger needs effectively. Regrettably, this initial encounter has left me reluctant to consider future travel with the airline.

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

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.

worst was delayed luggage. could see luggage was still in Singapore but they insist I wait till all luggage are unloaded before filing a report. took 2 days to arrive and I had to collect it myself from the airport

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.

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

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