Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Nairobi Starting at $217

The route Istanbul — Nairobi is served by many carriers — 8 in total, including Turkish Airlines, Nas Air, Flyadeal, Pegasus Airlines, Valuair, East African Safari Air, Saudia, and Air Arabia. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $217) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

Istanbul Airport (IST) is the city’s main international hub and typically handles the majority of long-haul and flag-carrier traffic, including extensive Turkish Airlines operations and many full-service international carriers. Located about 40–50 km northwest of the historic center, it can be reached by taxi in roughly 40–60 minutes depending on traffic, or by Havaist and IETT airport buses in about 50–90 minutes with fares generally in the low-to-mid single-digit euros or TRY-equivalent; a future metro connection also shortens transit times. Pros: modern facilities, plentiful flight choices and lounge options; cons: longer transfer times to central districts and occasional heavy traffic at peak hours. Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) functions as Istanbul’s more budget- and leisure-oriented airport, commonly serving low-cost carriers and many regional/charter flights alongside some full-service airlines. Situated on the Asian side roughly 35–45 km from Sultanahmet or Taksim, travel by taxi typically takes 40–70 minutes while HAVABUS shuttles and municipal buses run in about 60–90 minutes with modest fares; a dedicated metro link reduces journey times for some neighborhoods. Pros: often lower fares and less congestion; cons: fewer long-haul options and longer cross-continental transfers when accessing European-side attractions.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is Nairobi’s main international gateway and the country’s busiest hub, typically handling long-haul carriers and regional operators like Kenya Airways and various international airlines. It’s located about 15–20 km southeast of the city centre, with road transfer times usually between 25–60 minutes depending on traffic; airport shuttles, taxis, ride-hailing services and private transfers are common and fares can vary widely. Wilson Airport (WIL), closer to town at roughly 5–8 km, acts mainly as a domestic and regional light-aircraft base serving safari and short-hop flights with smaller, often budget-oriented operators. Pros: NBO offers extensive international connections and full passenger facilities, while Wilson is quicker for domestic departures; cons include variable road congestion to both and differing comfort levels between the larger international terminal and the smaller domestic aerodrome.

In different months, ticket prices from Istanbul to Nairobi vary: minimum — $202 (January 2026), maximum — $326 (April 2026). Typically, the flight costs $232–$246.