Cheap flights from Nairobi to Istanbul

One-way fares from US$286 · NBO → IST · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Istanbul → Nairobi
Cheapest fare
US$286

Flydubai · Mon, 16 Aug

Cheapest month
August

from US$286

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
10h 05m

4,770 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Istanbul

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

  1. November 2026 US$300
  2. December 2026 US$304
  3. January 2027 US$303
  4. March 2027 US$338
  5. April 2027 US$287
  6. August 2027 Cheapest US$286
  7. September 2027 US$338
  8. October 2027 US$304

Cheapest dates in August 2027

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

Flydubai
Depart21:55 Mon, 16 AugNBO → IST 10h 20m · 1 stop
US$286one way, per person
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About flights from Nairobi to Istanbul

Nairobi (NBO) and Istanbul (IST) 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 10h 05m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from US$286, and August 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Nairobi to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is US$286 with Flydubai, departing Monday, 16 August 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from US$286 to US$338.

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

August 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from US$286 one way.

Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Istanbul?

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

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Istanbul?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 10h 05m. Nairobi and Istanbul are around 4,770 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Nairobi to Istanbul?

Recent fares on this route were with Flydubai and Air Arabia.

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