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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Istanbul Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Istanbul Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $274 and round-trip from $412. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      NBO 12:55 AM
      7h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 8:10 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 1 | Turkish Airlines
      IST 8:30 PM
      6h 35m
      Nonstop
      NBO 3:05 AM
      Istanbul - Nairobi | Sun, Dec 6 | Turkish Airlines
      $636 $717
      11% off
      11% off
      $717 $636
    • NBO 1:10 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 8:05 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Turkish Airlines
      IST 4:55 PM
      6h 30m
      Nonstop
      NBO 11:25 PM
      Istanbul - Nairobi | Thu, Nov 26 | Turkish Airlines
      $638 $717
      11% off
      11% off
      $717 $638
    • NBO 3:40 PM
      13h 50m
      1 stop
      IST 5:30 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | Gulf Air
      IST 6:30 AM
      32h 10m
      1 stop
      NBO 2:40 PM
      Istanbul - Nairobi | Tue, Nov 24 | Gulf Air
      $412 $717
      43% off
      43% off
      $717 $412
    • NBO 3:40 PM
      23h 40m
      1 stop
      IST 3:20 PM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | Gulf Air
      IST 6:30 AM
      32h 10m
      1 stop
      NBO 2:40 PM
      Istanbul - Nairobi | Thu, Dec 10 | Gulf Air
      $420
      41% off
      $717 $420
    • NBO 3:40 PM
      23h 40m
      1 stop
      IST 3:20 PM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 27 | Gulf Air
      IST 6:30 AM
      32h 10m
      1 stop
      NBO 2:40 PM
      Istanbul - Nairobi | Thu, Dec 3 | Gulf Air
      $420
      41% off
      $717 $420
    • NBO 8:20 AM
      21h 10m
      1 stop
      IST 5:30 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Gulf Air
      IST 6:30 AM
      32h 10m
      1 stop
      NBO 2:40 PM
      Istanbul - Nairobi | Tue, Nov 17 | Gulf Air
      $423
      41% off
      $717 $423
    • NBO 3:40 PM
      13h 50m
      1 stop
      IST 5:30 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Gulf Air
      IST 6:30 AM
      24h 50m
      1 stop
      NBO 7:20 AM
      Istanbul - Nairobi | Thu, Nov 26 | Gulf Air
      $436
      39% off
      $717 $436
    • NBO 4:10 AM
      16h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 8:25 PM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 6 | Flynas
      IST 6:30 AM
      32h 10m
      1 stop
      NBO 2:40 PM
      Istanbul - Nairobi | Thu, Dec 10 | Gulf Air
      $447
      38% off
      $717 $447
    • NBO 4:10 AM
      16h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 8:25 PM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | Flynas
      IST 6:30 AM
      32h 10m
      1 stop
      NBO 2:40 PM
      Istanbul - Nairobi | Thu, Dec 10 | Gulf Air
      $447
      38% off
      $717 $447
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
      IST 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      NBO 4:00 PM
      Istanbul - Nairobi | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      NBO 4:10 AM
      16h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 8:25 PM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 22 | Flynas
      $276 $511
      46% off
      46% off
      $511 $276
    • NBO 2:10 PM
      27h 40m
      1 stop
      IST 5:50 PM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Sat, Jan 2 | Air Arabia
      $295 $511
      42% off
      42% off
      $511 $295
    • NBO 10:10 PM
      26h 45m
      1 stop
      IST 12:55 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 22 | Flydubai
      $310 $511
      39% off
      39% off
      $511 $310
    • NBO 11:50 PM
      13h 30m
      1 stop
      IST 1:20 PM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 30 | Air Arabia
      $310
      39% off
      $511 $310
    • NBO 11:55 PM
      13h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 1:20 PM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 6 | Air Arabia
      $311
      39% off
      $511 $311
    • NBO 10:10 PM
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 5:35 PM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 8 | Flydubai
      $312
      39% off
      $511 $312
    • NBO 11:50 PM
      13h 30m
      1 stop
      IST 1:20 PM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 8 | Air Arabia
      $313
      39% off
      $511 $313
    • NBO 11:55 PM
      17h 55m
      1 stop
      IST 5:50 PM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Air Arabia
      $313
      39% off
      $511 $313
    • NBO 4:10 AM
      16h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 8:25 PM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Sun, Jan 3 | Flynas
      $315
      38% off
      $511 $315
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      NBO 1:10 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 8:05 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Turkish Airlines
      $454 $511
      11% off
      11% off
      $511 $454
    • NBO 1:10 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 8:05 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | Turkish Airlines
      $454 $511
      11% off
      11% off
      $511 $454
    • NBO 4:50 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:45 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 22 | Turkish Airlines
      $454 $589
      23% off
      23% off
      $589 $454
    • NBO 4:50 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:45 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Thu, Jan 21 | Turkish Airlines
      $458
      22% off
      $589 $458
    • NBO 4:50 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:45 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Sat, Jan 30 | Turkish Airlines
      $458
      22% off
      $589 $458
    • NBO 1:10 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 8:05 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | Turkish Airlines
      $473
      20% off
      $589 $473
    • NBO 1:10 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 8:05 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Turkish Airlines
      $478
      19% off
      $589 $478
    • NBO 1:10 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 8:05 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
      $479
      19% off
      $589 $479
    • NBO 1:20 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 8:15 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 2 | Turkish Airlines
      $480
      19% off
      $589 $480
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      NBO 4:50 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:45 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 22 | Turkish Airlines
      $454 $589
      23% off
      23% off
      $589 $454
    • NBO 4:50 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:45 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Thu, Jan 21 | Turkish Airlines
      $458 $589
      22% off
      22% off
      $589 $458
    • NBO 4:50 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:45 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Sat, Jan 30 | Turkish Airlines
      $458 $589
      22% off
      22% off
      $589 $458
    • NBO 1:10 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 8:05 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | Turkish Airlines
      $473
      20% off
      $589 $473
    • NBO 1:10 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 8:05 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Turkish Airlines
      $478
      19% off
      $589 $478
    • NBO 1:10 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 8:05 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
      $479
      19% off
      $589 $479
    • NBO 1:20 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 8:15 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 2 | Turkish Airlines
      $480
      19% off
      $589 $480
    • NBO 12:55 AM
      7h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 8:10 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 1 | Turkish Airlines
      $480
      19% off
      $589 $480
    • NBO 4:50 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:45 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 5 | Turkish Airlines
      $481
      18% off
      $589 $481
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      NBO 1:20 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 8:15 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
      $458 $589
      22% off
      22% off
      $589 $458
    • NBO 12:55 AM
      7h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 8:10 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Turkish Airlines
      $475 $589
      19% off
      19% off
      $589 $475
    • NBO 1:10 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 8:05 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Turkish Airlines
      $478 $589
      19% off
      19% off
      $589 $478
    • NBO 1:10 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 8:05 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Turkish Airlines
      $478
      19% off
      $589 $478
    • NBO 1:10 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 8:05 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | Turkish Airlines
      $478
      19% off
      $589 $478
    • NBO 1:10 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 8:05 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Turkish Airlines
      $523
      11% off
      $589 $523
    • NBO 1:10 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 8:05 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Turkish Airlines
      $524
      11% off
      $589 $524
    • NBO 7:10 AM
      10h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 5:25 PM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Saudia
      $274
      53% off
      $589 $274
    • NBO 12:40 AM
      11h 40m
      1 stop
      IST 12:20 PM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Qatar Airways
      $371
      37% off
      $589 $371
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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    • NBO 1:10 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 8:05 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Turkish Airlines
      $454 $511
      11% off
      11% off
      $511 $454
    • NBO 1:10 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 8:05 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | Turkish Airlines
      $454 $511
      11% off
      11% off
      $511 $454
    • NBO 4:50 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:45 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 22 | Turkish Airlines
      $454 $589
      23% off
      23% off
      $589 $454
    • NBO 4:50 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:45 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Thu, Jan 21 | Turkish Airlines
      $458
      22% off
      $589 $458
    • NBO 4:50 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:45 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Sat, Jan 30 | Turkish Airlines
      $458
      22% off
      $589 $458
    • NBO 1:10 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 8:05 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | Turkish Airlines
      $473
      20% off
      $589 $473
    • NBO 1:10 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 8:05 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Turkish Airlines
      $478
      19% off
      $589 $478
    • NBO 1:10 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 8:05 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
      $479
      19% off
      $589 $479
    • NBO 1:20 AM
      6h 55m
      Nonstop
      IST 8:15 AM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 2 | Turkish Airlines
      $480
      19% off
      $589 $480
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Nairobi - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Nairobi to Istanbul are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Istanbul Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Istanbul Airport, the best time to buy is in March, with an average price of $333. You’ll want to avoid January, when the average price can reach as high as $505.

$505
$419
$333
$247
    Cheapest
  • $370
    Nov
  • $359
    Dec
  • $505
    Jan
  • $406
    Feb
  • $333
    Mar
  • $465
    Apr
  • $452
    May
  • $472
    Jun
  • $413
    Jul
  • $451
    Aug
  • $470
    Sep
  • $390
    Oct

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Istanbul Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, July is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average price of $547. In contrast, March is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $880.

$880
$714
$547
$381
    Cheapest
  • $682
    Nov
  • $690
    Dec
  • $762
    Jan
  • $771
    Feb
  • $880
    Mar
  • $556
    Apr
  • $787
    May
  • $821
    Jun
  • $547
    Jul
  • $705
    Aug
  • $610
    Sep
  • $662
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Istanbul Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Istanbul Airport is Monday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Tuesday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$459
$419
$378
$338
  • $378
    Mon
  • $459
    Tue
  • $453
    Wed
  • $441
    Thu
  • $383
    Fri
  • $449
    Sat
  • $397
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Istanbul Airport is Flynas (from $276) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Flynas
From $276
Flydubai
From $310
Air Arabia
From $310
Gulf Air
From $316
Etihad Airways
From $319
Air Cairo
From $326
Qatar Airways
From $353
Saudia
From $356
Oman Air
From $386
Emirates
From $406

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What is the flight schedule from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Nairobi to Istanbul and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. G9709

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    11:55 PM

    NBO

    5h 5m

    Nonstop

    6:00 AM

    SHJ

    S - T - T F -
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  2. G9321

    Sharjah International Airport

    9:10 AM

    SHJ

    5h 10m

    Nonstop

    1:20 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  3. XY362

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    4:10 AM

    NBO

    4h 45m

    Nonstop

    8:55 AM

    RUH

    - - - - T - S
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  4. XY299

    Riyadh Airport

    4:10 PM

    RUH

    4h 15m

    Nonstop

    8:25 PM

    IST

    S M T - T F S

  5. EY766

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    7:15 PM

    NBO

    5h

    Nonstop

    1:15 AM

    AUH

    S - T - T F S
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  6. EY541

    Abu Dhabi Intl. Airport

    8:45 AM

    AUH

    5h 5m

    Nonstop

    12:50 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  7. G9709

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    11:55 PM

    NBO

    5h 5m

    Nonstop

    6:00 AM

    SHJ

    S - T - T F -
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  8. G9287

    Sharjah International Airport

    1:40 PM

    SHJ

    5h 10m

    Nonstop

    5:50 PM

    IST

    - - T - T - S

  9. G9735

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    2:10 PM

    NBO

    5h 5m

    Nonstop

    8:15 PM

    SHJ

    S M T W T F S
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  10. G9321

    Sharjah International Airport

    9:10 AM

    SHJ

    5h 10m

    Nonstop

    1:20 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  11. FZ1582

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    10:10 PM

    NBO

    5h 15m

    Nonstop

    4:25 AM

    DXB

    S - T - T - S
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  12. FZ755

    Dubai Intl. Airport

    8:50 PM

    DXB

    5h 10m

    Nonstop

    1:00 AM

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  13. G9735

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    2:10 PM

    NBO

    5h 5m

    Nonstop

    8:15 PM

    SHJ

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. G9287

    Sharjah International Airport

    1:40 PM

    SHJ

    5h 10m

    Nonstop

    5:50 PM

    IST

    - - T - T - S
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About Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Istanbul Airport

Learn about Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Istanbul Airport (IST) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 4,813.1 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $276
Cheapest return ticket price $412

FAQs for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Istanbul Airport takes about 6 hours 17 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 1 daily flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • The earliest flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Istanbul Airport departs at 00:55, and the last departs at 01:30, with about 1 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $954 in January, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) at 06:20 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 13:35.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Istanbul Airport (IST) is Ataturk Airport. The distance is around 31 km.
  • Turkish Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 450 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Istanbul Airport currently start from $276, and round-trip fares start from $412. The current lowest fare is a Flynas flight departing on Tue, Dec 22; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines operate direct flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 6 hours 10 minutes, and around 7 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Istanbul Airport is $567. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 7 weekly flights, mainly by Turkish Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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