Cheap flights from Nairobi to Istanbul from $305 NBO, WIL → IST, SAW
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Wilson Airport (WIL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $550 with Air Arabia, 3 Dec – 7 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $305 with Air Arabia, 1 Sept 2027, found yesterday.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $305, Air Arabia, found yesterday
- Cheapest return found recently
- $550, 3 Dec to 7 Dec
- Usual return price
- $518 to $552
- Cheapest month to fly
- June 2027, return fares from $487 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Turkish Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 6 h 35 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $518 to $552.
Cheapest return found recently
$550
3 Dec – 7 Dec · Air Arabia
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 2:10 p.m. · Return leaves 2:05 p.m. · 46 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) · overnight connection · 14 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$849
3 Dec – 8 Dec · Turkish Airlines
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 1:10 a.m. · Return leaves 3:25 a.m. · 13 h 35 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$550 3 Dec – 7 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$487 22 Jun 2027 – 3 Jul 2027found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $413 to $531.
At $550, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
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 3 departure dates from 3 Dec to 22 Jun 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 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 3 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
59 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec – 7 Dec | $550 | Air Arabia | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027 | $553 | Air Arabia | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Jun 2027 – 3 Jul 2027 | $487 | Saudia | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
June 2027 is the cheapest month — from $487.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Arabia, Saudia.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $324 to $338.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$305
1 Sept 2027 · Air Arabia
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 11:50 p.m. · 13 h 30 min trip
1 stop · via Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$503
1 Sept 2027 · Turkish Airlines
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 3:10 a.m. · 6 h 35 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$305 1 Sept 2027found yesterdayOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $277 to $336.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates from 18 Jan 2027 to 14 Sept 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 one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Sept 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
71 fares on 8 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan 2027 | $340 | Air Arabia | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Feb 2027 | $326 | Air Arabia | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Mar 2027 | $335 | Air Arabia | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Mar 2027 | $338 | Air Arabia | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Mar 2027 | $338 | Air Arabia | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Jul 2027 | $318 | Air Arabia | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Sept 2027 | $305 | Air Arabia | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 14 Sept 2027 | $331 | Air Arabia | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
September 2027 is the cheapest month — from $305.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Arabia.
Premium cabin fares from Nairobi to Istanbul
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 3 Dec – 7 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 1 Sept 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Nairobi to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 13% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 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 | $526 | $454 | +15% | 44 |
| 7–13 days | $523 | $413 | +14% | 29 |
| 14–29 days | $503 | $413 | +10% | 38 |
| 30–59 days | $482 | $477 | +5% | 21 |
| 60–89 days | $497 | $454 | +9% | 32 |
| 90–179 days | $458 | $449 | Cheapest seen | 39 |
| 180+ days | $549 | $487 | +20% | 29 |
One-way
Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 10% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $327 | $300 | +12% | 11 |
| 14–29 days | $332 | $284 | +13% | 21 |
| 30–59 days | $334 | $277 | +14% | 30 |
| 60–89 days | $328 | $281 | +12% | 42 |
| 90–179 days | $298 | $278 | +2% | 50 |
| 180+ days | $293 | $277 | Cheapest seen | 50 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 3 Dec – 7 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 Nairobi to Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $550 with Air Arabia, 3 Dec to 7 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $487 with Saudia, 22 Jun 2027 to 3 Jul 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $518 to $552.
How much is a one-way flight from Nairobi to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $305 with Air Arabia, 1 Sept 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $324 to $338.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Istanbul?
June 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $487, 22 Jun 2027 to 3 Jul 2027, found 5 days ago. September 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $305, 1 Sept 2027, found yesterday.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Nairobi to Istanbul?
In 50 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 13% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 10% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Nairobi to Istanbul?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $849 with Turkish Airlines, 3 Dec to 8 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $503 with Turkish Airlines, 1 Sept 2027, found yesterday.
How long is the flight from Nairobi to Istanbul?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Turkish Airlines on 1 Sept 2027, takes 6 h 35 min from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Istanbul New Airport (IST). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Air Arabia on 1 Sept 2027, takes 13 h 30 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Istanbul?
Between 3 Dec and 22 Jun 2027, Air Arabia has the cheapest return on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and Saudia on 1. Between 18 Jan 2027 and 14 Sept 2027, Air Arabia has the cheapest one-way on all 8 departure dates we hold.
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
