Cheap flights from Istanbul to Nairobi

One-way fares from $209 · IST → NBO · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Nairobi → Istanbul
Cheapest fare
$209

Gulf Air · Thu, May 27

Cheapest month
May

from $209

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
7h 10m

4,770 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Nairobi

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $312
  2. December 2026 $264
  3. January 2027 $309
  4. February 2027 $286
  5. March 2027 $288
  6. April 2027 $346
  7. May 2027 Cheapest $209
  8. August 2027 $367
  9. September 2027 $350

Cheapest dates in May 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Gulf Air
Depart06:25 Thu, May 27IST → NBO 9h 35m · 1 stop
$209one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart22:05 Sat, May 1SAW → NBO 11h 30m · 2 stops
$347one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart22:05 Tue, May 11SAW → NBO 11h 30m · 2 stops
$348one way, per person
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Air Arabia
Depart01:25 Wed, May 26SAW → NBO 9h 20m · 1 stop
$348one way, per person
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Flydubai
Depart02:50 Mon, May 17SAW → NBO 9h 55m · 1 stop
$367one way, per person
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Flydubai
Depart02:50 Sun, May 30SAW → NBO 9h 55m · 1 stop
$367one way, per person
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Air Arabia
Depart00:20 Thu, May 6SAW → NBO 9h 20m · 1 stop
$378one way, per person
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Air Arabia
Depart00:20 Thu, May 13SAW → NBO 9h 20m · 1 stop
$379one way, per person
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About flights from Istanbul to Nairobi

Istanbul (IST) and Nairobi (NBO) are about 4,770 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 7h 10m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $209, and May 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Istanbul to Nairobi?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $209 with Gulf Air, departing Thursday, May 27, 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $209 to $367.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Nairobi?

May 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $209 one way.

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Nairobi?

We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Nairobi?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 7h 10m. Istanbul and Nairobi are around 4,770 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Nairobi?

Recent fares on this route were with Ajet, Air Cairo, Pegasus Airlines, Gulf Air, Flydubai, Oman Air and Air Arabia.

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