Direct flights from Nairobi to Istanbul (NBO → IST)

Distance 4,806 km (2,986 mi)
Est. duration 5h 39m
NBO
Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International, Kenya
IST
Istanbul
Istanbul Airport, Turkiye
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Frequently asked questions

How far is the flight from Nairobi to Istanbul? The flight distance from NBO to IST is approximately 4,806 km (2,986 miles).
How long is the flight from NBO to IST? The estimated flight time from Nairobi to Istanbul is approximately 5h 39m.
What airlines fly from NBO to IST? Airlines operating direct flights from Nairobi to Istanbul include: TK.

Cheapest fares Nairobi → Istanbul

Nairobi NBO
Istanbul IST
May from $359 June from $313 July from $310 August from $343 September from $316 October from $345

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Try a nearby airport to Nairobi

Flights to Istanbul (IST) from other airports within 350 km of Nairobi. Often unlocks cheaper fares or better times.

WIL → IST 13 km from NBO Nairobi → Istanbul Kenya · 17 destinations ARK → IST 229 km from NBO Arusha → Istanbul United Republic of Tanzania · 8 destinations JRO → IST 235 km from NBO Kilimanjaro → Istanbul United Republic of Tanzania · 19 destinations SEU → IST 266 km from NBO Seronera → Istanbul United Republic of Tanzania · 7 destinations EDL → IST 269 km from NBO Eldoret → Istanbul Kenya · 5 destinations

Or try a nearby airport to Istanbul

Flights from Nairobi (NBO) to other airports within 350 km of Istanbul.

NBO → SAW 62 km from IST Nairobi → Istanbul Turkiye · 155 destinations NBO → BOJ 177 km from IST Nairobi → Burgas Bulgaria · 54 destinations NBO → VAR 232 km from IST Nairobi → Varna Bulgaria · 42 destinations NBO → EDO 240 km from IST Nairobi → Edremit Turkiye · 8 destinations NBO → MJT 305 km from IST Nairobi → Mytilene Greece · 14 destinations

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Other flights from Istanbul (IST)

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