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Flights from Nairobi to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Nairobi to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport is February, where tickets cost C$ 757 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and April, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 931 and C$ 886 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 90 days before departure.

How many flights are there between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Istanbul Airport per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and lands in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 7h 09m. The most common departure time is 1:00 a.m. and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Istanbul Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Nairobi to Istanbul?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport at 1:10 am and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 8:15 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Nairobi to Istanbul?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport jets off at 6:20 am and lands at 1:35 pm.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

July
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.

When to book flights from Nairobi to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nairobi to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Nairobi to Istanbul flights

  • How do I get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to the city center?

    Taxis are available 24/7 outside of the terminal at IST and are a convenient way to reach the city center. Alternatively, you can take the Havatas bus service that operates between the airport and Taksim Square. Buses run at regular intervals and cost around ₺103 ($4.35). Another option is the Istanbul Metro network, which is extensive and connects the airport to the city center. However, it can be crowded during peak hours.

  • What is the luggage allowance on Turkish Airlines flights from Nairobi to Istanbul?

    The luggage allowance on Turkish Airlines flights from Nairobi to Istanbul may vary depending on the fare class, but generally, Economy Class passengers are allowed one piece of cabin baggage with a maximum weight of 17 lbs, as well as one personal item such as a purse or laptop bag. The checked baggage allowance varies depending on the flight route and fare class, but may range from 40 lbs to 65 lbs in Economy Class and 65 lbs to 90 lbs in Business Class, per checked bag.

  • What services are offered to business class passengers on Saudia flights from Nairobi to Istanbul?

    Saudia Airlines offers a range of services to its Business Class passengers on flights from Nairobi to Istanbul. These include comfortable Super Diamond seats, priority boarding, excess baggage allowance, and access to the airline's special lounges. Specially designed meals and a range of complimentary beverages and snacks are also available to Business Class passengers during flights.

  • What seat selection options are available on Air Arabia flights from Nairobi to Istanbul?

    Air Arabia offers seat selection options to its passengers on its flights from Nairobi to Istanbul, including the ability to select seats with extra legroom and to choose between window and aisle seats. Passengers can reserve their preferred seat during the booking process or at any time before the flight. The airline charges a fee for seat selection, and prices vary depending on the level of comfort and seat location.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Nairobi to Istanbul?

    Only Lufthansa offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Nairobi to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Nairobi to Istanbul?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nairobi to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nairobi to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Nairobi and Istanbul.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Nairobi to Istanbul?

    There are direct flights from Nairobi to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Nairobi to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Nairobi to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Nairobi to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Nairobi is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Nairobi to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Nairobi with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Nairobi to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Nairobi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Nairobi to Istanbul

  • Ethiopian Airlines offers Economy Class and Business Class on its flights from Nairobi to Istanbul. In Economy Class, seats are arranged in a 3 x 3 or 2 x 4 x 2 configuration, while Business Class seats offer more legroom and additional amenities such as lie-flat seats, personal entertainment, and complimentary meals and drinks.
  • Qatar Airways has implemented various initiatives and programs to reduce carbon emissions on its flights from Nairobi to Istanbul. Some of these measures include using newer fleet, which is more fuel-efficient and emits fewer greenhouse gases and using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
  • Kenya Airways offers a full range of services for passengers with reduced mobility on flights from Nairobi to Istanbul, which includes providing assistance with boarding and disembarking from the aircraft, facilitating wheelchair assistance, and helping passengers with mobility devices.
  • Passengers can access several destinations from Istanbul Airport (IST). Among the domestic destinations, some of the closest cities that can be accessed include Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, Kayseri, Adana, and Trabzon.
  • Etihad Airways allows pets to travel on board its aircraft for flights from Nairobi to Istanbul. Small pets, such as cats and dogs, are permitted to travel in the passenger cabin with their owners, as long as they do not exceed 17 lbs.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Nairobi to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Istanbul

Monday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Istanbul to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Friday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +1 more

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Top airline flying from Nairobi to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nairobi to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Nairobi to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
Air ArabiaOverall score based on 62 reviews
7.0Food
7.6Comfort
8.3Crew
6.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
Airline reviews

The flight was slightly delayed because of change of plane but informed beforehand. Flight was very good and comfortable

10.0 ExcellentAli, Jan. 2024SHJ - RUH
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The flight was slightly delayed because of change of plane but informed beforehand. Flight was very good and comfortable

Superb like always. On time and quite comfortable. Only thing is that the arrival movement was by bus.

We were boarded by bus. That was a bit of pain.

Cons: "The staff have to respect people and they have to solve the problems which comes to passenger."
Cons: "I paid more than the price of the ticket for my luggage"

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Nairobi - Istanbul Flights

Departure:

Nairobi (undefined)Kenya

Destination:

Istanbul (IST)Türkiye

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Istanbul - Nairobi

Cabin classes:

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