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Cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Istanbul

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration15 h and 10 mFlights between Nairobi and Istanbul take, on average, 15 h and 10 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£230Cheapest price for a flight between Nairobi and Istanbul found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportJomo Kenyatta International AirportWhen flying from Nairobi to Istanbul

Destination airportsIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Istanbul AirportWhen travelling from Nairobi to Istanbul

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Nairobi to Istanbul

Airlines flying this routeTurkish AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Nairobi to Istanbul

One-way average Price£350The average price for a flight Nairobi - Istanbul at Opodo is £350, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data February is the most popular time to book a flight to Istanbul when departing from Nairobi

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Last checked on Sat 07/11

Distance: 2,963 mi

Nairobi airports

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)How far from city centre: 10 mi

Istanbul airports

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)How far from city centre: 19 mi

Istanbul Airport (IST)How far from city centre: 21 mi

Book your Nairobi to Istanbul flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Nairobi to Istanbul (Turkey) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £230, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Nairobi to Istanbul takes roughly 9 h and 20 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Nairobi–Istanbul route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Arrival airport: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Tips for cheaper flights from Nairobi to Istanbul

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Nairobi to Istanbul:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Istanbul. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Nairobi to Istanbul

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Nairobi to Istanbul?

When you fly from Nairobi to Istanbul the average price is £350. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Nairobi to Istanbul at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Nairobi to Istanbul is 230 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Nairobi to Istanbul?

The most popular months to book a flight from Nairobi to Istanbul are October, March and September, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Nairobi to Istanbul?

The best time of the year to go to Istanbul when flying from Nairobi depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Istanbul from Nairobi in terms of searches from our customer, followed by August and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, November, October and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Nairobi - Istanbul.

How long does the flight take to go from Nairobi to Istanbul?

The total flight time between Nairobi and Istanbul is of around 15 h and 10 m on average, considering an average distance of 2,962.6 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Nairobi and Istanbul?

The main airport route flying between Nairobi and Istanbul is: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport(SAW). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Nairobi to Istanbul?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Nairobi to Istanbul are:

Turkish Airlines.

Saudi Arabian Airlines

Emirates
Qatar Airways

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