Flights from Istanbul (IST) to Nairobi (NBO)

Flight Istanbul(IST) to Nairobi(NBO)
CHANGE DIRECTION

Istanbul Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IST : Istanbul , Turkey NBO : Nairobi , Kenya
UTC+3時間 UTC+3時間

Istanbul to Nairobi Flights

Find updated flight schedules, timetable, distance, aircraft types, Map, Transfer for routes from Istanbul (IST) to Nairobi (NBO).

Change Direction(NBO to IST)

Flight Schedules Istanbul to Nairobi

This route is operated by Turkish Airlines. This is the first direct flight from Istanbul to Nairobi.

Change Direction(NBO to IST)

Flight Duration: Approximately 6 hours 35 minutes to 6 hours 50 minutes (Direct Flights)

Flight No. Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Airfare
TK637 19:00 01:50 6h50m Trip.com PRICES HIS Prices Expedia PRICES skyticket PRICES
Flight schedules as of September 01, 2025, 06:09 AM(OAG data). Schedules may change without notice, so please check with airlines before booking. Refer to FlyTeam's terms of use before proceeding. Some airlines and flight numbers may not be displayed.

From Istanbul (IST) to Nairobi (NBO) Flights Info

Duration(Flight time)

From Istanbul to Nairobi
6 hours 35 minutes to 6 hours 50 minutes
From Nairobi to Istanbul
6 hours 50 minutes to 6 hours 55 minutes

Distance

From Nairobi to Istanbul
Approx. 2,990 miles
Approx. 4,810 Km
This is different from mileage credits in airline loyalty programs.

Istanbul to Nairobi Map

Istanbul Airport Istanbul Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Type of aircrafts (IST to NBO)

Below is a list of the aircraft types and airlines operating on this route. (Direct flights only)

* All links below lead to Japanese pages.

Transfer / Cities with One-Stop Flights

This list shows cities where you can connect for one-stop flights between Istanbul and Nairobi. Direct flights operate on each segment, with the shortest flight durations listed. This is a great resource for travelers planning multi-city itineraries.

Cairo (CAI)
IST 1h25m CAI 4h50m NBO
1h35m 5h5m
Addis Ababa (ADD)
IST 5h20m ADD 2h5m NBO
5h30m 2h0m
Jeddah (JED)
IST 3h40m JED 3h55m NBO
3h45m 3h50m
Juba (JUB)
IST 6h35m JUB 1h20m NBO
6h40m 1h45m
Kampala (EBB)
IST 6h50m EBB 1h10m NBO
6h50m 1h15m
Djibouti (JIB)
IST 5h10m JIB 2h25m NBO
5h25m 2h25m
Kilimanjaro (JRO)
IST 7h5m JRO 60分 NBO
7h0m 60分
Riyadh (RUH)
IST 3h45m RUH 5h10m NBO
3h50m 5h0m
Mombasa (MBA)
IST 7h10m MBA 60分 NBO
7h5m 60分
Mogadishu (MGQ)
IST 6h30m MGQ 1h15m NBO
7h0m 1h30m

FAQ : Istanbul to Nairobi

How far is it from Istanbul to Nairobi?
The distance between Istanbul (IST) to Nairobi (NBO) is approximately 2,990 miles(4,810km) by air.
Which airlines operate at from Istanbul(IST) to Nairobi(NBO)?
Currently, this route is served by Turkish Airlines (Japanese). You can check flight schedules for this route at Istanbul to Nairobi Flight Schedules and Nairobi to Istanbul Flight Schedules
What aircraft types are flying on the Istanbul (IST) to Nairobi (NBO) route?
The Istanbul – Nairobi route is operated by Airbus A330-200 , Airbus A330-300 aircraft types.
What is the time difference between Istanbul to Nairobi?
There is no time difference between Istanbul Airport(Istanbul) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport(Nairobi).