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£279 Find Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Istanbul Airport – Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Nairobi to Istanbul departing on 23/7. 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 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
£331
Typical prices: £448-£307
SAUDIA
Fri 25/9Fri 9/10
NBO - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£493
Typical prices: £497-£443
Turkish Airlines
Fri 11/9Wed 23/9
NBO - IST • Direct
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Cheapest • from £331 (return)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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You can fly direct with Turkish Airlines. Average duration is 6h 40m
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Most punctual • 74% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 14% 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 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

Fri, 25 Sep - Fri, 9 Oct
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06:55 - 17:10
NBO
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IST
10h 15m
1 stop
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15:25 - 00:35
IST
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NBO
9h 10m
1 stop
£331SAUDIA
Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
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06:55 - 17:10
NBO
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IST
10h 15m
1 stop
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15:25 - 00:35
IST
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NBO
9h 10m
1 stop
£368SAUDIA
Fri, 25 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
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02:25 - 21:10
NBO
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IST
18h 45m
1 stop
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18:25 - 05:15
IST
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NBO
10h 50m
1 stop
£369SAUDIA
Sun, 20 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct
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06:55 - 17:10
NBO
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IST
10h 15m
1 stop
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15:25 - 00:35
IST
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NBO
9h 10m
1 stop
£370SAUDIA
Fri, 28 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep
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06:55 - 17:10
NBO
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IST
10h 15m
1 stop
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15:25 - 00:35
IST
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NBO
9h 10m
1 stop
£371SAUDIA
Fri, 11 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
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02:25 - 13:45
NBO
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IST
11h 20m
1 stop
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15:25 - 00:35
IST
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NBO
9h 10m
1 stop
£397SAUDIA
Wed, 4 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
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15:40 - 05:20
NBO
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IST
13h 40m
1 stop
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06:05 - 07:20
IST
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NBO
25h 15m
1 stop
£398Gulf Air
Sat, 19 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
SAUDIA Logo
02:25 - 17:10
NBO
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IST
14h 45m
1 stop
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15:25 - 00:35
IST
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NBO
9h 10m
1 stop
£399SAUDIA
Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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07:20 - 17:25
NBO
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IST
10h 05m
1 stop
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15:25 - 05:25
IST
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NBO
14h 00m
1 stop
£404SAUDIA
Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
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06:55 - 17:10
NBO
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IST
10h 15m
1 stop
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11:55 - 00:35
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NBO
12h 40m
1 stop
£410SAUDIA
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 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 September.

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 Sunday, 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 Sundays 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 July, where tickets cost £354 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £502 and £469 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 £148 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 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Nairobi to Istanbul

 
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.
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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.

Jenna Scatena

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£279
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (22% 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 £279 for a one-way ticket and £331 for a return.

  • 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?

    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, Turkish Airlines or SAUDIA?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nairobi to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and SAUDIA. With an average price for the route of £502 and an overall rating of 7.4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. SAUDIA is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £227 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 £454 or less one-way.

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.

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Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Istanbul

Monday

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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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Direct returns

Istanbul to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

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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 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
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4409 reviews
7.5Food
7.3Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.8Crew
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I had 2 flights on the same day ( beautiful sunny non windy day)both had a touch and go -around on the runway. My husband said they were training a co pilot. The bathrooms were stinky dirty and the the floor was sticky. On one flight I had the worst food option I have ever had on an overseas flight.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jun 2026
PMO - IST
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I had 2 flights on the same day ( beautiful sunny non windy day)both had a touch and go -around on the runway. My husband said they were training a co pilot. The bathrooms were stinky dirty and the the floor was sticky. On one flight I had the worst food option I have ever had on an overseas flight.

Entertainment system is okay, flight attendants were ok. Leg space very narrow, I couldn’t get what I wanted to eat, dinner nor breakfast.

Staff are friendly and the pilot when we landed very smooth.

Turkish Airlines made a long flight from YVR to IST a great flying experience. From the attendants, to the food, to the entertainment program to all the extras, a twelve hour flight ‘flew by’. Late departure and arrival was not the airline’s fault.

Excellent experience with business class area. Staff was attentive and food was amazing. Only one bathroom for business class which was logistically difficult for the staff while preparing meals. Need to offer fluids with meals. I did not get enough water to drink. But overall I rate it 5 star.

On time. Great service, friendly crew. Great food. Everything went without a hitch. We will not hesitate to fly Turkish Airlines again.

It was great. The service was excellent and the timing was very good.

On time, great food, good drink selection! Only down was alcohol-free lounge. Lufthansa had a much better offering!

Seat assignments for family traveling with 2 children. Loud crowd during sleep time

It was crowded… the bathrooms dirty and smelly. The seats have been made even smaller.

Very good in business class but not so good in economy.

I need an upgrade to business class but they ask for bidding. Never mind...

Business class website is horrible I couldn’t even check in online never happened me before any other website

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.

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