Cheap flights from Istanbul to Nairobi from $577 IST, SAW → NBO
Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
The cheapest return found recently is $577 with Qatar Airways, 19 Nov – 24 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $577, 19 Nov to 24 Dec
- Usual return price
- $611 to $656
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $577 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Turkish Airlines
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 16 departure dates is usually $611 to $656.
Cheapest return found recently
$577
19 Nov – 24 Dec · Qatar Airways
Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Leaves 1:50 p.m. · Return leaves 8:45 a.m. · 46 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Hamad International Airport (DOH) · overnight connection · 15 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$579
4 Mar 2027 – 24 Mar 2027 · Turkish Airlines
Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Leaves 8:30 p.m. · Return leaves 4:50 a.m. · 13 h 30 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Istanbul to Nairobi
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$577 19 Nov – 24 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $333 to $606.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 16 departure dates from 19 Nov to 13 Aug 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 35-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 19 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
279 fares on 16 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov – 24 Dec | $577 | Qatar Airways | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Nov – 4 Dec | $648 | Flydubai | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Nov – 12 Dec | $654 | Qatar Airways | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Nov – 15 Dec | $625 | Qatar Airways | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 14 Dec | $614 | Qatar Airways | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Feb 2027 – 9 Feb 2027 | $752 | Flydubai | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Feb 2027 – 9 Feb 2027 | $828 | Air Arabia | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Feb 2027 – 9 Mar 2027 | $612 | Qatar Airways | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Mar 2027 – 24 Mar 2027 | $579 | Turkish Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Apr 2027 – 11 May 2027 | $626 | Qatar Airways | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 May 2027 – 24 May 2027 | $606 | Qatar Airways | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Jun 2027 – 16 Jun 2027 | $606 | Qatar Airways | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Jul 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 | $621 | Qatar Airways | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Jul 2027 – 7 Aug 2027 | $683 | Air Arabia | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Aug 2027 – 22 Aug 2027 | $650 | Flydubai | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Aug 2027 – 22 Aug 2027 | $662 | Flydubai | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $577.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Qatar Airways, Flydubai, Air Arabia, Turkish Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Istanbul to Nairobi
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 19 Nov – 24 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Istanbul to Nairobi?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 36% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $569 | $359 | +56% | 12 |
| 7–13 days | $599 | $359 | +64% | 15 |
| 14–29 days | $612 | $333 | +68% | 23 |
| 30–59 days | $495 | $368 | +36% | 17 |
| 60–89 days | $445 | $336 | +22% | 42 |
| 90–179 days | $365 | $338 | Cheapest seen | 47 |
| 180+ days | $622 | $355 | +70% | 42 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 19 Nov – 24 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Istanbul to Nairobi?
The cheapest return found recently is $577 with Qatar Airways, 19 Nov to 24 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 16 departure dates is usually $611 to $656.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Nairobi?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $577, 19 Nov to 24 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul to Nairobi?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 36% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Istanbul to Nairobi?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $579 with Turkish Airlines, 4 Mar 2027 to 24 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Nairobi?
Between 19 Nov and 13 Aug 2027, Qatar Airways has the cheapest return on 9 of the 16 departure dates we hold, Flydubai on 4 and Air Arabia on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work