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Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Istanbul & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
NBO
Destination airport IATA code
IST
Number of flight options
1
Average flight time
7 hours 10 mins

Istanbul IST Flight Information

Traveling From
Nairobi
Origin Airport IATA Code
NBO
Traveling To
Istanbul
Destination Airport IATA Code
IST
Number of Airlines Serving
1
Available Airlines
Distance
4807 km
Direct Flight Time
7 5
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Nairobi and Istanbul?
Heard fantastic reviews about Turkish Airlines? Then you’ll be thrilled to find out that it’s one of the 1 airlines that fly direct from Nairobi Airport to ISL.
How long is a direct flight from Nairobi to Istanbul?
The trip takes roughly 6 hours and 40 minutes. You will have travelled around 3,000 miles by the time you pull into Istanbul from Nairobi.
What are the best airports for Nairobi to Istanbul flights?
There’s more than one way to jet from Nairobi to Istanbul. Find some inspiration with these frequently flown routes:

  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) to ISL - 66 flights per week
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.) to Istanbul (SAW-Sabiha Gokcen Intl.) - 18 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Nairobi to Istanbul?
Top-notch service, food quality and good benefits are some things that set apart one airline from another. While you’ll find multiple airlines operating flights from Nairobi to Istanbul, here are a few of the best:

  • Qatar Airways with 121 flights every month.
  • Ethiopian Airlines with 60 flights every month.
  • Emirates with 30 flights every month.
  • EgyptAir with 30 flights every month.
  • Air Arabia with 30 flights every month.
  • KLM with 21 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Nairobi to Istanbul?
Planning a trip from Nairobi to Istanbul is simple. With 9 daily flights to pick from, you can head off on your next big adventure any time you like.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Cheap flights from Nairobi to Istanbul 

Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Istanbul, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Nairobi to Istanbul is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Nairobi to Istanbul  

Every day between Nairobi and Istanbul, 1 flights from 1 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with Turkish Airlines, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 7hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 4807 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Nairobi to Istanbul — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Nairobi to Istanbul to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a £25.00 / 45.00 Euro service fee charged by ebookers, plus any airline fare and tax increase that may be applicable.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.