Istanbul to Nairobi flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Istanbul to Nairobi is €157 (checked on 2 Nov 2026).
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One-way fare
- 23 Feb€365
- 25 Feb€365
- Lowest observed
- €157, departing 21 Feb 2027 (Last checked: 2 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 83Check live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €598, departing 26 Jan 2027, back 5 Feb 2027 (Last checked: 9 Nov 2026)
- Non-stop, one way
- €365, departing 23 Feb 2027 (Last checked: 6 Nov 2026)
- Airlines seen
- Turkish Airlines, Air Arabia, Air Cairo, AJet, EgyptAir, Etihad Airways, flyadeal, flydubai, flynas, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways, Saudia (14)
- Fastest observed flight time
- 6h 35m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Istanbul to Nairobi. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 4,769 km
- Fastest observed flight time
- 6h 35m
- Airlines seen
- Turkish Airlines, Air Arabia, Air Cairo, AJet, EgyptAir, Etihad Airways, flyadeal, flydubai, flynas, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways, Saudia (14)
- Alternative airports
- SAW, WIL
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
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Non-stop airlines seen on this route
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days |
|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 29 / 133 |
Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 30 km.
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 35 km.
- Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) → Nairobi, city gazetteer reference point (-1.2833, 36.8167): ≈ 4 km.
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Nairobi, city gazetteer reference point (-1.2833, 36.8167): ≈ 13 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €296 | 21 |
| December 2026 | €285 | 31 |
| January 2027 | €312 | 5 |
| March 2027 | €286 | 24 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Istanbul to Nairobi: Tuesday, from €285 (checked 5 Nov 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €308 | 11 |
| Tuesday | €285 | 14 |
| Wednesday | €308 | 11 |
| Thursday | €285 | 13 |
| Friday | €311 | 12 |
| Saturday | €285 | 10 |
| Sunday | €285 | 12 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Istanbul to Nairobi by days until departure (8 to 30 days): €285 (checked 5 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €311 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €285 | 23 |
| 31 to 60 days | €285 | 22 |
| 61 days or more | €286 | 30 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Istanbul to Nairobi: Gulf Air, from €176 (checked 27 Oct 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Air | €176Dec 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oman Air | €285Dec 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Air Arabia | €308Dec 9, 2026 | 31 |
| flydubai | €313Dec 7, 2026 | 6 |
| Etihad Airways | €314Nov 18, 2026 | 9 |
| flyadeal | €338Dec 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Turkish Airlines | €365Feb 23, 2027 | 29 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Istanbul to Nairobi?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €157, found on 2 Nov 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Nairobi?
In our observations February 2027 is the cheapest month so far, at €157.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Nairobi?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with Turkish Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Nairobi?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Turkish Airlines, Air Arabia, Air Cairo, AJet, EgyptAir, Etihad Airways, flyadeal, flydubai, flynas, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways, Saudia (14).
How long does the flight from Istanbul to Nairobi take?
Across the 92 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 14h 12m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Istanbul to Nairobi fares were non-stop?
29 of the 122 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Nairobi?
Cheapest round trip: €598, departing 26 Jan 2027, back 5 Feb 2027 (checked 9 Nov 2026).
How much is a non-stop flight from Istanbul to Nairobi?
Cheapest non-stop one-way fare: €365, departing 23 Feb 2027 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Istanbul to Nairobi?
For Istanbul to Nairobi, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: Turkish Airlines (29). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Istanbul to Nairobi?
Cheapest day of the week from Istanbul to Nairobi: Tuesday, from €285 (checked 5 Nov 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Istanbul to Nairobi?
Cheapest airline from Istanbul to Nairobi: Gulf Air, from €176 (checked 27 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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