NBO - IST

$278 Find Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Istanbul Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$345
Overall average: $592
SAUDIA
Mon 2/9Sun 2/15
NBO - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$590
Typical prices: $607-$743
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/11Wed 3/18
NBO - IST • Non-stop
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SAUDIA
Cheapest • from $345 (round-trip)
Air Arabia
Best reviews • 7.7 score
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 36% price drop
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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

Mon, Feb 9 - Sun, Feb 15
SAUDIA Logo
7:20 am - 9:10 pm
NBO
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IST
13h 50m
1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
6:25 pm - 5:25 am
IST
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NBO
11h 00m
1 stop
$345SAUDIA
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18
SAUDIA Logo
7:20 am - 5:25 pm
NBO
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IST
10h 05m
1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
3:25 pm - 12:45 am
IST
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NBO
9h 20m
1 stop
$386SAUDIA
Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, Apr 30
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
-
NBO
22h 55m
1 stop
$399Air Arabia
Thu, Apr 9 - Fri, Apr 24
Air Arabia Logo
1:50 pm - 5:15 pm
NBO
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IST
27h 25m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
6:05 pm - 1:05 pm
IST
-
NBO
19h 00m
1 stop
$401Air Arabia
Mon, Apr 6 - Fri, Apr 17
SAUDIA Logo
6:55 am - 5:10 pm
NBO
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IST
10h 15m
1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
3:25 pm - 12:35 am
IST
-
NBO
9h 10m
1 stop
$403SAUDIA
Wed, Apr 1 - Sat, Apr 4
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
$408Air Arabia
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16
Air Arabia Logo
2:10 pm - 1:50 pm
NBO
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IST
23h 40m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
2:35 pm - 1:20 pm
IST
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NBO
22h 45m
1 stop
$415Air Arabia
Mon, Feb 9 - Sun, Feb 15
Air Arabia Logo
2:10 pm - 1:50 pm
NBO
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IST
23h 40m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
6:45 pm - 1:20 pm
IST
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NBO
18h 35m
1 stop
$419Air Arabia
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18
Air Arabia Logo
2:10 pm - 1:50 pm
NBO
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IST
23h 40m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
6:45 pm - 1:20 pm
IST
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NBO
18h 35m
1 stop
$425Air Arabia
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
Air Arabia Logo
2:10 pm - 1:50 pm
NBO
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IST
23h 40m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
6:45 pm - 1:20 pm
IST
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NBO
18h 35m
1 stop
$464Air Arabia
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 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 Monday. On your return trip to Nairobi, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, 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 $664 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 $613 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$278
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 19% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 19% increase in price.
Flight from Nairobi to Istanbul Airport

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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport was $278 for a one-way ticket and $345 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?

    Lufthansa, Air France, United Airlines, and SWISS 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 $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 $479 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • 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 $618 or less one-way and $731 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Nairobi to Istanbul Airport?

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

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Friday

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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.
7.7
Air ArabiaOverall score based on 55 reviews
7.8Boarding
5.7Entertainment
7.5Comfort
6.9Food
8.1Crew
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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.

Horrible, by all accounts. Delays, lack of communication, just horrible.

They destroyed my baby’s stroller and the seats was broken

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

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.

Didn’t like anything about the flight: I am so frustrated at this point. Since 8 days I have been dealing with your customer service regarding my seat changes. I paid $51.10 for extra legroom seats and one fine morning I get an email that my seats have been changed. I tried to contact the customer service and they have been just fooling me around stating that my issue will be resolved. Saudia is the worst airline. Pathetic. On the day of my travel, I came at the counter and the guy told me that my seat assigned is 36A and my wife’s seat is different. He then changed my seats to 33A which is not at all a extra legroom seats. I asked the person is these seats are extra legroom he said yes and when I came to the aircraft I am sitting in a normal seat. The TCR Shameer Ansari or Sameeri Ansari came and did nothing telling me that he tried his best find a solution. I need someone to contact me ASAP and I need a refund for the entire flight. I don’t need your Al Fursan points they are worthless. Contact me ASAP.

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

Turkish Airlines was great. My new layover was over 18 hours due to inclement weather back home in Washington DC and the airlines provided me with a hotel room and dinner voucher during my layover

Bad sitting every flight not good experience with food either

My, Syed Zawar Hussein Shirazi frequently flyer membership number was not included on my boarding pass from O’Hare to Istanbul despite my reminder to the attendant at check in. Further she forgot to give me my boarding pass form Istanbul to Lahore and she needs to improve her customer service, please 🙏

Everything about that day was great I was happy with how things went as a first time traveling with the airline thank you for all that you’ve doing by taking us there to our various destinations thanks.

The seats were extremely small. Boarding was not communicated correctly. It wasn’t a pleasant trip.

I am always amazed with the great service they offer on their regional and international flights

Nothing luxury about Turkish airline compared to many other airlines

Entertainment was good. Flight was delayed, nearly missed my connecting flight. The gate was changed on several occasions. My luggage did not arrive on time and had to leave without it.

Service was slow and checked bag was off last evening when flying business

Everything was good except that they didn’t give us seat for our connecting flight in Istanbul from Cairo. This created a panic situation. Hopefully they give all customers connecting flights seats right from the start.

A bit chaotic boarding flight but over all good experience.

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

Check in took over an hour because printer was not working. Attendant did not know how to give free layover Addis Ababa hotel vouchers or update frequent flyer number. After repeated attempts, got voucher emailed. However hotel wanted printed voucher hence more delay. Bus time from hotel back to airport was printed 4:50 hours, but hotel reception called at 3 pm saying bus will leave at 4 pm. Then hotel reception called again saying 4:15 pm. We rushed at 4:15 pm and bus was not ready until 4:40 pm. Many audio outlets were not working in planes.

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!

I have my baggage left either in Jeddah or Addis and undelivered to Abuja

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.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

Very basic service in business class. Mediocre will be the right word to describe them. Also, we arrived 8 hours late.

Flight was delayed for 3 hrs and there is nothing at the terminal except going back through security again. Food was offered but no vegetarian option

The worst experience ever, me and my little daughter suffered a lot on this trip. If there is zero or below-zero evaluation, definitely, I will give them.

Website for Egyptair Plus needs to be refined or go back to the old one...!

The flight was late 1 hr in amman with no ac

I lost my bad at Cairo’s airpor… it wasn’t shipped with me on the plane

Has upgraded from inside from leather sets to new version of touch screens ,,thank u

There is no respect or customer service whatsoever in Egypt airline extremely poor customer service never fly again. Find ticket with adjective airline. It’s like throwing money in the trash.

The plane was falling apart. Screens didn't work. My chair didn't work. My tray didn't work. It makes me nervous about the maintenance of vital functions for flight. The food is horrible. We never eat it.

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

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