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£235 Find Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Istanbul Airport

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 10/7. 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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Cheap Flight Deals 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.

Recent return flight deals from Nairobi to Istanbul

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Nairobi to Istanbul.
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SAUDIA Logo
02:40 - 13:45NBO-IST
11h 05m1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
11:55 - 05:30IST-NBO
17h 35m1 stop
£325SAUDIA
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Fri, 26 Sep - Sun, 12 Oct
Air Arabia Logo
13:50 - 13:20NBO-IST
23h 30m1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
14:10 - 13:05IST-NBO
22h 55m1 stop
£345Air Arabia
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Fri, 26 Sep - Sat, 11 Oct
Air Arabia Logo
13:50 - 17:10NBO-IST
27h 20m1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
14:10 - 13:05IST-NBO
22h 55m1 stop
£350Air Arabia
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Tue, 13 May - Tue, 16 Sep
SAUDIA Logo
07:20 - 03:30NBO-IST
20h 10m2 stops
SAUDIA Logo
15:25 - 00:50IST-NBO
9h 25m1 stop
£355SAUDIA
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Fri, 1 Aug - Fri, 8 Aug
Qatar Airways Logo
01:20 - 18:35NBO-IST
17h 15m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:05 - 23:50IST-NBO
27h 45m1 stop
£438Qatar Airways
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Thu, 25 Sep - Sat, 11 Oct
Emirates Logo
16:35 - 17:55NBO-IST
25h 20m1 stop
Emirates Logo
02:10 - 20:00IST-NBO
17h 50m1 stop
£456Emirates
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Wed, 28 May - Thu, 29 May
Emirates Logo
22:45 - 14:25NBO-IST
15h 40m1 stop
Emirates Logo
02:10 - 20:00IST-NBO
17h 50m1 stop
£457Emirates
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Tue, 13 May - Mon, 15 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
01:20 - 18:35NBO-IST
17h 15m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:05 - 23:50IST-NBO
27h 45m1 stop
£464Qatar Airways
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Thu, 16 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
Turkish Airlines Logo
03:35 - 10:25NBO-IST
6h 50mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:00 - 01:50IST-NBO
6h 50mdirect
£529Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 25 Sep - Sat, 11 Oct
Turkish Airlines Logo
03:35 - 10:25NBO-IST
6h 50mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:00 - 01:50IST-NBO
6h 50mdirect
£548Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 14 May - Thu, 22 May
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Expert advice for your flight from Nairobi to Istanbul

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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NBO

Check-in desks at NBO open three hours before departure. Self-service kiosks are available for some international flights.

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IST

The M11 metro line connects IST to the city centre, operating from 6 am to midnight with trains every 5 minutes.

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Daniel Scheffler

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

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Jenna Scatena

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.

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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.

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, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Nairobi to Istanbul Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday 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 £426 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £612 and £516 respectively.

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 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Nairobi to Istanbul Airport

Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

£235
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (26% 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.
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 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 £315 for a one-way ticket and £436 for a return.

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

    Lufthansa, 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 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner 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, and Star Alliance 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.

  • 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 £411 or less one-way and £571 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Nairobi to Istanbul Airport?

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

ANA, Asiana Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, +1 more

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, +1 more

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, +1 more

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, +1 more

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +2 more

Friday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, +1 more

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, +1 more

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, +1 more

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, +1 more

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, +1 more

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, +1 more

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, +1 more

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +2 more

Friday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, +1 more

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, +1 more

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, +1 more

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +2 more

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Top airline 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
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3563 reviews
7.5Boarding
7.4Comfort
7.9Crew
7.3Food
7.4Entertainment
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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.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Feb 2025TUS - LAX
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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.

The space was tight, hardly any leg room and the crew surprisingly were busy and did not take the time to attend to passengers, felt rushed. There was a delay for check in since the systems were down the airport staffs were accommodating

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

Seating is terrible, having seats so crammed is unacceptable for a 15-hour journey. I cannot stress enough how uncomfortable it is to sit in such an aircraft. Leg space is roomier in a domestic aircraft. I have not experienced this kind of crammy seating in domestic flights either in the US or other international airlines overseas.

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

There was not enough food for everybody. Some dishes were missing.

The overall flight experience between Doha and Kolkata was satisfactory. The staff onboard were notably engaged, responsive, and enthusiastic, providing a level of service that stood out, especially when compared to the less attentive crew on the earlier leg from Heathrow to Doha. Their eagerness to assist made the journey more pleasant. Additionally, the time spent at the Silver Lounge in Doha contributed positively to the experience. The lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment, with adequate amenities and attentive staff. Overall, both the flight and the lounge experience in Doha met expectations, making for a smooth and satisfactory travel experience.

Moved seats, didn't accommodate requests to change seats even though other seats were available.

Do not overbook flights and kick out confirmed ticketed passengers :-(

Do I need to repeat my complaints about my lost carry on bag?

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