Cheap flights from Istanbul to Nairobi from £263

Cheap flights from Istanbul to Nairobi from £263

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1 stop
Sat, May 2
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£263
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Tue, Apr 28
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£294
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Thu, Apr 30
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£295
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Sat, May 2
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£296
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Sat, May 2
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£297
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Sun, Apr 26
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£297
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1 stop
Fri, May 1 – Tue, May 5
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£447
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1 stop
Mon, Apr 27 – Sat, May 2
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£481
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1 stop
Mon, Apr 27 – Sat, May 2
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£481
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1 stop
Mon, Apr 27 – Fri, May 1
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£487
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Sun, Apr 26 – Wed, Apr 29
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£537
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Tue, Apr 28 – Sat, May 2
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

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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 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
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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 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
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

Check-in for a flight from Istanbul to Nairobi

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Safarilink AviationXLKF2Yes
PegasusPGTPCNo
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes

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
310
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
89%
26°C15°C
18 Apr
88%
25°C15°C
Sunday
12 Apr
88%
26°C14°C
19 Apr
25°C14°C
Monday
13 Apr
89%
25°C16°C
20 Apr
26°C14°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
86%
25°C15°C
21 Apr
26°C14°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
86%
25°C15°C
22 Apr
27°C14°C
Thursday
16 Apr
89%
25°C14°C
23 Apr
26°C15°C
Friday
17 Apr
89%
24°C15°C
24 Apr
27°C15°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 Turkish Airlines, Safarilink Aviation, Pegasus, Kenya Airways, and Ethiopian Airlines. Istanbul and Nairobi have 400 direct flights per week.

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