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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Istanbul to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Nairobi.AED 1,311 per passenger.Departing Tue, Feb 17, returning Wed, Feb 25.Round-trip flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departing from Istanbul on Tue, Feb 17, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, Feb 25, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,311, select.
Nairobi.AED 1,394 per passenger.Departing Thu, Feb 26, returning Sun, Mar 1.Round-trip flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departing from Istanbul on Thu, Feb 26, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, Mar 1, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,394, select.
Nairobi.AED 1,402 per passenger.Departing Thu, Mar 5, returning Sun, Mar 8.Round-trip flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departing from Istanbul on Thu, Mar 5, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, Mar 8, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,402, select.
Nairobi.AED 1,443 per passenger.Departing Thu, May 28, returning Fri, Jun 5.Round-trip flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departing from Istanbul on Thu, May 28, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, Jun 5, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,443, select.
Nairobi.AED 1,632 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 7, returning Wed, Sep 2.Round-trip flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departing from Istanbul on Tue, Jul 7, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, Sep 2, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,632, select.
Nairobi.AED 1,632 per passenger.Departing Tue, Apr 7, returning Tue, Apr 14.Round-trip flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departing from Istanbul on Tue, Apr 7, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, Apr 14, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,632, select.
Nairobi.AED 1,654 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 21, returning Tue, Aug 4.Round-trip flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departing from Istanbul on Tue, Jul 21, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, Aug 4, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,654, select.
Nairobi.AED 1,654 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 23, returning Tue, Jun 30.Round-trip flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departing from Istanbul on Tue, Jun 23, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, Jun 30, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,654, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta flights are currently cheapest in February.
Feb
from AED 1,311
Mar
from AED 1,402
Apr
from AED 1,632
May
from AED 1,666
Jun
from AED 1,654
Jul
from AED 1,654
Aug
from AED 1,674
Sep
from AED 1,654
Oct
from AED 1,666
Nov
from AED 1,654
Dec
from AED 1,711
Jan
from AED 1,685

Direct flights from Istanbul to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta

Istanbul to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Nairobi below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.

Nairobi Wilson

3km from central Nairobi
Closest
from AED 3,271
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Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta

13km from central Nairobi
Cheapest
from AED 1,311
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Istanbul to Nairobi: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 1,311
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time6 hrs, 44 mins
Most popular airlineANA (All Nippon Airways)
Average flights per week26

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta is AED 1,311. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
6 hours and 44 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.
ANA (All Nippon Airways), Asiana Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.
There are 26 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta, as of February 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 44 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Nairobi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Gulf Air and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.

Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO): what you need to know

  • Around 6 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

  • Istanbul and Nairobi share the same timezone, UTC+3.

  • Take your pick of nine weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flights. The 16:35 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight available. Turkish Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:20.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your IST to NBO flight.

  • During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.

  • Turkish Airlines has direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Nairobi — and maybe even more of Kenya if your schedule allows.

  • The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Turkish Airlines.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between IST and NBO:

    • Cairo International Airport

    • King Abdulaziz International Airport

    • Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

  • AED 573 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight. A return flight starts from AED 1,311. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.

  • Score cheap tickets from IST to NBO by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from IST to NBO is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Central Istanbul to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is around 48 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.

  • Searching for a handy hotel close to IST? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

  • If you're coming in on a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near NBO:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz to explore Nairobi and beyond.

  • To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport about three weeks in advance.

Getting from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi

  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is roughly 14 kilometers from the center of Nairobi. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

When to fly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Nairobi based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • Before locking in your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Nairobi, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IST to NBO in July. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.

Explore more of Kenya

  • Mombasa is just one of the many places in Kenya waiting to be explored after you've experienced Nairobi. Around 434 kilometers away to the south-east, its top attractions include Fort Jesus, Haller Park and Old Town of Mombasa.

  • Around 145 kilometers north-west of Nairobi, Nakuru is another favorite stop in Kenya. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at ARTHUR GARDENS (WEDDING/EVENT GROUNDS), Upper Hill estate and Muhia's Conservation Forest.

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