Cheap flights from Istanbul to Nairobi from £133

Cheap flights from Istanbul to Nairobi from £133

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Tue, May 26
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£133
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Wed, May 27
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£245
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Sun, May 31
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£245
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Sat, May 30
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£312
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Tue, May 26
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£312
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Mon, May 25
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£312
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Tue, May 26 – Sat, May 30
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£440
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Wed, May 27 – Sat, May 30
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£481
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Fri, May 29 – Tue, Jun 2
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£526
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Mon, May 25 – Sat, May 30
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£526
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Tue, May 26 – Sat, May 30
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£526
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Sat, May 30 – Wed, Jun 3
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Getting from Nairobi's airport to the city center

Nairobi is served by Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), located approximately 15 km southeast of the city center. As Kenya's main international gateway, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and private transfers. Wilson Airport (WIL), primarily used for domestic and regional flights, sits just 6 km south of downtown. Journey times vary significantly depending on Nairobi's notorious traffic conditions, particularly during rush hours.

From Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

From Wilson Airport (WIL)

Notes:

  • Prices in KES (Kenyan Shilling); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Nairobi traffic can be severe, especially during morning (7–9 AM) and evening (5–8 PM) rush hours. Allow extra time.
  • Always use licensed taxis from official airport ranks or reputable ride-hailing apps for safety.
  • Negotiate taxi fares before departure or confirm the meter is running.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Nairobi

Depart from
Istanbul Airport
Arrive to
Jomo Kenyatta International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
4813 km
Worth visiting
Mt. Kenya Wildlife Conservancy

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Istanbul to Nairobi in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Istanbul to Nairobi

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
PegasusPGTPCNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
EgyptairMSRMSYes
Air ArabiaABYG9No

Weather in Nairobi

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C14°C
February27°C15°C
March27°C15°C
April24°C15°C
May23°C14°C
June22°C13°C
July22°C13°C
August23°C13°C
September25°C14°C
October26°C15°C
November24°C15°C
December24°C14°C
Hottest Month
27°C
February
Coldest month
13°C
July
Sunny days
311
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
9 May
93%
23°C15°C
16 May
87%
22°C13°C
Sunday
10 May
88%
22°C14°C
17 May
88%
22°C13°C
Monday
11 May
78%
22°C15°C
18 May
81%
22°C14°C
Tuesday
12 May
89%
22°C15°C
19 May
87%
24°C13°C
Wednesday
13 May
80%
21°C15°C
20 May
83%
24°C14°C
Thursday
14 May
87%
21°C15°C
21 May
85%
23°C13°C
Friday
15 May
78%
20°C15°C
22 May
71%
23°C14°C
Travelers usually depart from Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International when they travel from Istanbul to Nairobi. Book your trip to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson. The distance between Istanbul and Nairobi is 4813 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Qatar Airways, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Egyptair, and Air Arabia. Istanbul and Nairobi have 400 direct flights per week.

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