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£263 Find Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Istanbul Airport

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Nairobi to Istanbul departing on 1/4. 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.
1 adult
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Nairobi to Istanbul, 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 Nairobi to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£263
Typical prices: £349-£502
SAUDIA
Wed 1/4Mon 13/4
NBO - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£441
Typical prices: £477-£515
Turkish Airlines
Sat 18/4Thu 30/4
NBO - IST • Direct
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Check-in desks at NBO open three hours before departure.
The M11 metro line connects IST to the city centre.
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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 return 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Nairobi to Istanbul

Wed, 1 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
SAUDIA Logo
02:25 - 13:45
NBO
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IST
11h 20m
1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
11:55 - 00:35
IST
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NBO
12h 40m
1 stop
£263SAUDIA
Wed, 18 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Air Arabia Logo
14:10 - 13:50
NBO
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IST
23h 40m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
14:35 - 13:20
IST
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NBO
22h 45m
1 stop
£287Air Arabia
Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
Air Arabia Logo
14:10 - 18:00
NBO
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IST
27h 50m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
14:35 - 13:20
IST
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NBO
22h 45m
1 stop
£289Air Arabia
Sun, 19 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
Air Arabia Logo
13:50 - 13:20
NBO
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IST
23h 30m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
14:10 - 13:05
IST
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NBO
22h 55m
1 stop
£291Air Arabia
Wed, 8 Jul - Wed, 15 Jul
Air Arabia Logo
13:50 - 13:20
NBO
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IST
23h 30m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
14:10 - 13:05
IST
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NBO
22h 55m
1 stop
£294Air Arabia
Mon, 6 Apr - Fri, 17 Apr
SAUDIA Logo
06:55 - 17:10
NBO
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IST
10h 15m
1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
11:55 - 00:35
IST
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NBO
12h 40m
1 stop
£305SAUDIA
Mon, 6 Apr - Wed, 8 Apr
SAUDIA Logo
02:25 - 17:10
NBO
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IST
14h 45m
1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
15:25 - 00:35
IST
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NBO
9h 10m
1 stop
£335SAUDIA
Wed, 1 Apr - Wed, 8 Apr
SAUDIA Logo
06:55 - 21:10
NBO
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IST
14h 15m
1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
11:55 - 00:35
IST
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NBO
12h 40m
1 stop
£336SAUDIA
Thu, 19 Mar - Fri, 8 May
Air Arabia Logo
14:10 - 18:00
NBO
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IST
27h 50m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
14:10 - 13:05
IST
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NBO
22h 55m
1 stop
£365Air Arabia
Mon, 6 Apr - Tue, 7 Apr
SAUDIA Logo
06:55 - 17:10
NBO
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IST
10h 15m
1 stop
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11:55 - 05:15
IST
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NBO
17h 20m
1 stop
£377SAUDIA
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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 return flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Istanbul 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport departing in April.

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.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Istanbul Airport on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Nairobi to Istanbul Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Fridays for the best 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 £255 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £497 and £481 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Istanbul 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 £220 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.

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Expert advice for your flight from Nairobi to Istanbul

 
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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on NBO

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

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Jenna Scatena

Expert on IST

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

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Nairobi to Istanbul Airport

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£263
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 19% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (19% more expensive on average)
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.
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FAQs for booking Nairobi to Istanbul Airport flights

  • 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 £263 for a return ticket.

  • 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?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Nairobi to Istanbul, SAUDIA or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nairobi to Istanbul are SAUDIA and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of £220 and an overall rating of 7.4, SAUDIA is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £487 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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 travellers 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 return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Nairobi with another airline.

  • 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 from Istanbul Airport to Nairobi? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £321 or less one-way and £413 or less round-trip.

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

Direct departures

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

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Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

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Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

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Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

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Friday

Turkish Airlines

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Saturday

Turkish Airlines

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Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying 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.
7.4
SAUDIAOverall score based on 657 reviews
7.5Comfort
7.1Food
7.1Entertainment
7.8Crew
7.6Boarding
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Horrible, by all accounts. Delays, lack of communication, just horrible.

2.0 MediocreSamer, Jan 2026
RUH - JED
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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.

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