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Cheap flight deals from Nairobi to Istanbul Starting at AED 932

For as little as AED 932, you can take your next adventure to Istanbul without breaking the bank. Choose between one-way and return tickets from Nairobi below.

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • Cheapest nonstop
        NBO03:35
        6h 55m
        Nonstop
        IST10:30
        Wed, Apr 9|Nairobi - Istanbul|Turkish Airlines
        AED 2,135AED 2,555
        16% OFF
        16% OFF
        AED 2,555AED 2,135

        Choose Turkish Airlines flights from Nairobi to Istanbul. The one-way direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Wed, Apr 9, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,135 including taxes and charges.

      • NBO03:35
        6h 55m
        Nonstop
        IST10:30
        Tue, Apr 15|Nairobi - Istanbul|Turkish Airlines
        AED 2,146AED 2,555
        16% OFF
        16% OFF
        AED 2,555AED 2,146

        Choose Turkish Airlines flights from Nairobi to Istanbul. The one-way direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Tue, Apr 15, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,146 including taxes and charges.

      • NBO14:05
        19h 10m
        1 stop
        SAW09:15
        Thu, Mar 13|Nairobi - Istanbul|Air Arabia
        AED 932AED 2,555
        64% OFF
        64% OFF
        AED 2,555AED 932

        Choose Air Arabia flights from Nairobi to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with Air Arabia departs from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Thu, Mar 13, arriving at Sabiha Gokcen Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 932 including taxes and charges.

      • NBO13:50
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        SAW08:35
        Fri, Apr 11|Nairobi - Istanbul|Air Arabia
        AED 996
        AED 996

        Choose Air Arabia flights from Nairobi to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with Air Arabia departs from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Fri, Apr 11, arriving at Sabiha Gokcen Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 996 including taxes and charges.

      • NBO13:50
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        SAW08:35
        Thu, Apr 10|Nairobi - Istanbul|Air Arabia
        AED 1,044
        AED 1,044

        Choose Air Arabia flights from Nairobi to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with Air Arabia departs from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Thu, Apr 10, arriving at Sabiha Gokcen Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 1,044 including taxes and charges.

      • NBO13:50
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        SAW08:35
        Tue, Apr 15|Nairobi - Istanbul|Air Arabia
        AED 1,063
        AED 1,063

        Choose Air Arabia flights from Nairobi to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with Air Arabia departs from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Tue, Apr 15, arriving at Sabiha Gokcen Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 1,063 including taxes and charges.

      • NBO14:05
        23h 35m
        1 stop
        IST13:40
        Mon, Feb 24|Nairobi - Istanbul|Air Arabia
        AED 1,069
        AED 1,069

        Choose Air Arabia flights from Nairobi to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with Air Arabia departs from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Mon, Feb 24, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 1,069 including taxes and charges.

      • NBO13:50
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        SAW08:35
        Thu, Apr 17|Nairobi - Istanbul|Air Arabia
        AED 1,069
        AED 1,069

        Choose Air Arabia flights from Nairobi to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with Air Arabia departs from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Thu, Apr 17, arriving at Sabiha Gokcen Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 1,069 including taxes and charges.

      • NBO14:05
        27h 45m
        1 stop
        IST17:50
        Sat, Mar 8|Nairobi - Istanbul|Air Arabia
        AED 1,070
        AED 1,070

        Choose Air Arabia flights from Nairobi to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with Air Arabia departs from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Sat, Mar 8, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 1,070 including taxes and charges.

      • NBO14:05
        23h 35m
        1 stop
        IST13:40
        Wed, Mar 12|Nairobi - Istanbul|Air Arabia
        AED 1,072
        AED 1,072

        Choose Air Arabia flights from Nairobi to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with Air Arabia departs from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Wed, Mar 12, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 1,072 including taxes and charges.

      • NBO01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        IST02:00 pm
        Sun, Mar 2|Nairobi - Istanbul|Turkish Airlines
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Nairobi to Istanbul flight time & flight schedules

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Arrival
Weekly Schedule

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    IndiGo

    06:40

    NBO

    6.5h

    15:40

    BOM

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  2. 6E017

    IndiGo

    06:55

    BOM

    7.2h

    11:35

    IST

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  3. G9735

    Air Arabia

    14:05

    NBO

    5.1h

    20:10

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  4. G9283

    Air Arabia

    19:40

    SHJ

    5.0h

    23:40

    SAW

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  5. G9735

    Air Arabia

    14:05

    NBO

    5.1h

    20:10

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  6. G9287

    Air Arabia

    13:50

    SHJ

    5.0h

    17:50

    IST

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  7. G9735

    Air Arabia

    14:05

    NBO

    5.1h

    20:10

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  8. G9321

    Air Arabia

    09:25

    SHJ

    4.9h

    13:20

    IST

    SMTW-F-

  9. G9735

    Air Arabia

    14:05

    NBO

    5.1h

    20:10

    SHJ

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  10. G9408

    Air Arabia

    02:10

    SHJ

    4.5h

    04:40

    BEY

    ----TFS

  11. PC757

    Pegasus Airlines

    06:25

    BEY

    1.9h

    08:20

    SAW

    SMTWTFS

  12. G9735

    Air Arabia

    14:05

    NBO

    5.1h

    20:10

    SHJ

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  13. PC747

    Pegasus Airlines

    04:50

    SHJ

    4.8h

    08:35

    SAW

    SMTWTFS

  14. G9735

    Air Arabia

    14:05

    NBO

    5.1h

    20:10

    SHJ

    SMTWTFS
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  15. VF222

    AJet

    03:05

    SHJ

    5.1h

    07:10

    SAW

    SM-W-FS
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Istanbul?

These price trend charts carefully monitor and predict how flight prices from Nairobi to Istanbul will change. Keep a close eye on them to understand when the best time to buy your tickets is.

Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Nairobi (NBO) to Istanbul (IST) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Nairobi to Istanbul based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Istanbul (IST) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 2,636.

  • How long does it take to fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Istanbul (IST)?

    It takes about 7 hours 22 minutes to fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Istanbul (IST).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Istanbul?

    • The distance from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to downtown is about 30 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.

  • What time does the earliest flight from Nairobi to Istanbul depart?

    The earliest flight departs from Nairobi (NBO) at 05:25 and arrives in Istanbul (IST) at 12:10.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Istanbul (IST)?

    Airlines with flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Istanbul (IST): All Nippon Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines and Asiana Airlines.

  • What's the most popular airline for non-stop flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Istanbul (IST)?

    Turkish Airlines operates 13 non-stop flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Istanbul (IST).

  • How many airports are there in Istanbul (IST)?

    There are 2 airport(s) near Istanbul (IST): Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

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Flight Info | Nairobi to Istanbul

Cheapest direct flight priceAED 932
Cheapest return ticket priceAED 2,527
Off-season for travelMarch
Peak season for travelNovember
Flight distance4,777.82 km
Average flight time7 hours 22 minutes
Popular airlineEmirates

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