Cheap Flights Istanbul to Nairobi from £148

Flight FAQs

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Istanbul (IST) to Nairobi (NBO)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Gulf Air offers one-way fares as low as £148 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. IST to NBO on Tue, Jun 9), while Gulf Air offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £296 departing on Sat, Jun 13 and returning on Sun, Jun 21.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Istanbul to Nairobi?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Nairobi with the following airlines, including: Turkish Airlines Pegasus Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is the flight from Istanbul (IST) to Nairobi (NBO)?

  It takes about 6 hours 42 minutes to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nairobi (NBO).

• When is the best time to book flights from Istanbul to Nairobi?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Nairobi is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Istanbul to Nairobi?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 2 flight per week flying from Istanbul to Nairobi. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK607 (18:52)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Istanbul to Nairobi?

  To find best deals on flights from Istanbul to Nairobi, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Jun 9, with one-way flights priced at just £148.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Turkish Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Nairobi travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

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

  The cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Nairobi is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Istanbul to Nairobi?

  After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Nairobi on June 9, 2026 with Gulf Air, with prices starting at £146.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Nairobi from Istanbul?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Nairobi, with Istanbul Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (IST-NBO) is by far the most common option on this route: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) Wilson Airport (WIL).

• What is the time difference between Istanbul and Nairobi?

  The time difference between Nairobi and Istanbul is 0h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from Istanbul to Nairobi?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.