Cheap flights from Istanbul to Nairobi from £271

Cheap flights from Istanbul to Nairobi from £271

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Tue, Jul 7
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£271
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Mon, Jul 6
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£271
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Tue, Jul 7
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£304
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Thu, Jul 9
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£312
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Sun, Jul 5
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£312
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Wed, Jul 8
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£312
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Mon, Jul 6 – Thu, Jul 9
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£517
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Tue, Jul 7 – Sat, Jul 11
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£552
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Wed, Jul 8 – Tue, Jul 14
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£557
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Sun, Jul 5 – Thu, Jul 9
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£557
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Thu, Jul 9 – Tue, Jul 14
Istanbul ISTNairobi NBO

£557
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Sun, Jul 5 – Fri, Jul 10
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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.

How to get from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Nairobi?

How to get from Wilson Airport (WIL) to Nairobi?

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 15.06Tue 16.06Wed 17.06Thu 18.06Fri 19.06Sat 20.06Sun 21.06
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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 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
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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
PegasusPGTPCNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Gulf Air BahrainGFAGFNo
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
13 Jun
63%
20°C14°C
20 Jun
17%
23°C14°C
Sunday
14 Jun
58%
20°C14°C
21 Jun
12%
22°C13°C
Monday
15 Jun
17%
21°C12°C
22 Jun
22°C12°C
Tuesday
16 Jun
24%
23°C12°C
23 Jun
19%
20°C12°C
Wednesday
17 Jun
23%
22°C13°C
24 Jun
23%
18°C13°C
Thursday
18 Jun
14%
23°C12°C
25 Jun
12%
20°C11°C
Friday
19 Jun
12%
22°C13°C
26 Jun
15%
21°C13°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 Pegasus, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Gulf Air Bahrain, and Air Arabia. Istanbul and Nairobi have 400 direct flights per week.

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