IST - NBO

£234 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Nairobi

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Istanbul to Nairobi departing on 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Nairobi, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Nairobi, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
£336
Typical prices: £379-£445
Air Arabia
Wed 28/1Wed 4/2
IST - NBO • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£401
Typical prices: £390-£431
Turkish Airlines
Wed 28/1Tue 3/2
IST - NBO • Direct
Our travellers' advice
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Expect lengthy waits at Istanbul's security checks.
Use local taxis for a 30-minute ride to Nairobi.
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Cheapest • from £336 (return)
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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 return 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to Nairobi

Wed, 28 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
Air Arabia Logo
14:35 - 13:20
IST
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NBO
22h 45m1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
14:10 - 13:50
NBO
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IST
23h 40m1 stop
£336Air Arabia
Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
Air Arabia Logo
14:35 - 13:20
IST
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NBO
22h 45m1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
14:10 - 13:50
NBO
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IST
23h 40m1 stop
£340Air Arabia
Wed, 28 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
SAUDIA Logo
16:25 - 05:25
IST
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NBO
37h 00m2 stops
SAUDIA Logo
07:20 - 17:25
NBO
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IST
10h 05m1 stop
£387SAUDIA
Tue, 3 Mar - Mon, 6 Apr
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 00:50
IST
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NBO
10h 50m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
01:30 - 13:05
NBO
-
IST
11h 35m1 stop
£401Etihad Airways
Wed, 28 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:30 - 03:05
IST
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NBO
6h 35mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
04:50 - 11:45
NBO
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IST
6h 55mdirect
£401Turkish Airlines
Mon, 5 Jan - Sun, 11 Jan
SAUDIA Logo
11:35 - 00:45
IST
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NBO
13h 10m1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
07:20 - 17:25
NBO
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IST
10h 05m1 stop
£428SAUDIA
Mon, 12 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
SAUDIA Logo
15:25 - 00:45
IST
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NBO
9h 20m1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
02:40 - 13:45
NBO
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IST
11h 05m1 stop
£432SAUDIA
Mon, 9 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:30 - 03:05
IST
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NBO
6h 35mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
04:50 - 11:45
NBO
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IST
6h 55mdirect
£463Turkish Airlines
Mon, 9 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:30 - 03:05
IST
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NBO
6h 35mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
04:50 - 11:45
NBO
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IST
6h 55mdirect
£464Turkish Airlines
Wed, 28 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:30 - 03:05
IST
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NBO
6h 35mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:10 - 13:50
NBO
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IST
23h 40m1 stop
£484Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Nairobi flights

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

How much is a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return 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 January.

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.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Nairobi on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Istanbul to Nairobi. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Saturdays for the best 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 £360 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £435 and £430 respectively.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £409 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 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Nairobi

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
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.

NBO

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

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Istanbul to Nairobi

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight£234
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% 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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 £234 for a one-way ticket and £336 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul to Nairobi?

    Istanbul and Nairobi are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Istanbul from Istanbul and will be arriving at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl.

  • 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?

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

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

    There are direct 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 £352 and an overall rating of 7.6, Air Arabia is the most popular choice. SAUDIA is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £366 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 travellers 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 return ticket. You could then fly to Nairobi with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.

  • 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 from Nairobi to Istanbul? 25% of our users found flights on this route for Nairobi or less round-trip.

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.
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Istanbul to Nairobi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Nairobi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Nairobi? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Air ArabiaOverall score based on 54 reviews
5.8Entertainment
8.0Crew
7.7Boarding
6.8Food
7.5Comfort
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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 2025
SHJ - 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.

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

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

Luggage never made it it’s been 2 days and no proper update

The flight from Istanbul to Karachi was an old plane in which the seats don’t even come close to lying flat. It was uncomfortable - may as well have been economy, and a far cry from Qatar Airways that I’m used to. The food was mediocre and entertainment couldn’t even be used because there was zero privacy like in a normal business class, so it would feel as though everyone is watching the movie with you - which is awkward. I had to put my food tray out as a leg stopper to get into some sort of comfortable position to curl up and sleep, which is ridiculous. Unacceptable given the ticket still has a business class price tag.

My seat number was changed unilaterally after confirmed online checkin from widow to aisle. This applies to the Istanbul-Port louis flight. Seat was also changed for the Antalya-Istanbul flight but this was because of aircraft change, I was informed. That flight was delayed because of a technical problem with the original aircraft.

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

Seats too much and for the price we paid eve thought economy we still had to pay $169 to check a ba that’s ridiculous and also my daughter needed water so she can take her medicine we push the boton for the attendant to get us water they never came we push it 3 times no one came and ask what we needed . Am not happy with the service at all I will not fly with TK anymore

Boarding experience was a mess- both to and from Istanbul airport. No one knew anything. They asked everyone to line up according to their sit numbers- it was unbelievable. Business class had a separate line, but it was hard to find- I had to go through all that mess before finding it. Would not recommend

My experience with Turkish Airlines was good. I didn’t get the meal I ordered. So I didn’t have anything to eat which was disappointing.

They can my date of travel and let me standard in Istanbul for three days stop over and only pay for one day in a hotel with only one breakfast for three days.

the flight was cancelled and I was rebooked twice, once 26 hours later, then another 24 hours later. In total the flight was delayed for 40 hours. Never again will I use kayak or Turkish Airlines for my travel.

Worst experience with boarding once we left the wheel chair even traveling business we had to wait with all the crowd for the bus to take us to the plane then climb the stairs with our bags When you pay extra for comfort and convenience and you don’t get any is disappointing

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