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Lowest fareKES41,355FlyDubai
Fastest10h 25mgate to gate
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FlyDubai
FlyDubai
FZ-1290
21:30
2026-10-30
Mombasa (MBA)KenyaMoi International
15H :50 M
1 Stop
DXB · 5h 20m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
13:20
2026-10-31
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
FlyDubai
FlyDubai
FZ-1290
21:30
2026-10-30
Mombasa (MBA)KenyaMoi International
20H :05 M
1 Stop
DXB · 9h 25m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
17:35
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
FlyDubai
FlyDubai
FZ-1290
21:30
2026-10-30
Mombasa (MBA)KenyaMoi International
27H :20 M
1 Stop
DXB · 16h 40m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
00:50
2026-11-01
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-2477
21:30
2026-10-30
Mombasa (MBA)KenyaMoi International
15H :50 M
1 Stop
DXB · 5h 20m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
13:20
2026-10-31
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-2477
21:30
2026-10-30
Mombasa (MBA)KenyaMoi International
16H :40 M
1 Stop
DXB · 6h 10m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
14:10
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-2477
21:30
2026-10-30
Mombasa (MBA)KenyaMoi International
20H :05 M
1 Stop
DXB · 9h 25m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
17:35
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-2477
21:30
2026-10-30
Mombasa (MBA)KenyaMoi International
21H :00 M
1 Stop
DXB · 10h 30m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
18:30
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-2477
21:30
2026-10-30
Mombasa (MBA)KenyaMoi International
24H :25 M
1 Stop
DXB · 13h 55m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
21:55
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-2477
21:30
2026-10-30
Mombasa (MBA)KenyaMoi International
27H :20 M
1 Stop
DXB · 16h 40m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
00:50
2026-11-01
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
UR
UGANDA AIRLINES
UR-343
12:35
2026-10-30
Mombasa (MBA)KenyaMoi International
23H :45 M
2 Stops
EBB · 2h 35m Entebbe (EBB), Uganda
DOH · 9h 55m Doha (DOH), Qatar
12:20
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
UR
UGANDA AIRLINES
UR-343
12:35
2026-10-30
Mombasa (MBA)KenyaMoi International
30H :05 M
2 Stops
EBB · 2h 35m Entebbe (EBB), Uganda
DOH · 16h 15m Doha (DOH), Qatar
18:40
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
EY-6570
12:30
2026-10-30
Mombasa (MBA)KenyaMoi International
48H :20 M
2 Stops
ADD · 23h 05m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
AUH · 13h 20m Abu Dhabi (AUH), United Arab Emirates
12:50
2026-11-01
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-2477
21:30
2026-10-30
Mombasa (MBA)KenyaMoi International
34H :00 M
1 Stop
DXB · 23h 35m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
07:30
2026-11-01
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
QR-6428
17:00
2026-10-30
Mombasa (MBA)KenyaMoi International
19H :20 M
2 Stops
KGL · 3h 10m Kigali (KGL), Ruanda
DOH · 1h 50m Doha (DOH), Qatar
12:20
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
QR-6428
17:00
2026-10-30
Mombasa (MBA)KenyaMoi International
25H :40 M
2 Stops
KGL · 3h 10m Kigali (KGL), Ruanda
DOH · 8h 10m Doha (DOH), Qatar
18:40
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
QR-6428
17:00
2026-10-30
Mombasa (MBA)KenyaMoi International
38H :00 M
2 Stops
KGL · 3h 10m Kigali (KGL), Ruanda
DOH · 20h 30m Doha (DOH), Qatar
07:00
2026-11-01
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-325
18:35
2026-10-30
Mombasa (MBA)KenyaMoi International
26H :45 M
1 Stop
ADD · 18h 25m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
21:20
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
KQ-625
04:50
2026-10-30
Mombasa (MBA)KenyaMoi International
36H :05 M
2 Stops
NBO · 2h 45m Nairobi (NBO), Kenya
AMS · 20h 00m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
16:55
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Klm Royal Dutch
Klm Royal Dutch
KL-4237
09:30
2026-10-30
Mombasa (MBA)KenyaMoi International
32H :00 M
2 Stops
NBO · 13h 29m Nairobi (NBO), Kenya
AMS · 4h 50m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
17:30
2026-10-31
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Klm Royal Dutch
Klm Royal Dutch
KL-4237
09:30
2026-10-30
Mombasa (MBA)KenyaMoi International
35H :55 M
2 Stops
NBO · 13h 29m Nairobi (NBO), Kenya
AMS · 8h 45m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
21:25
2026-10-31
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Klm Royal Dutch
Klm Royal Dutch
KL-4237
09:30
2026-10-30
Mombasa (MBA)KenyaMoi International
31H :25 M
2 Stops
NBO · 13h 29m Nairobi (NBO), Kenya
AMS · 4h 25m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
16:55
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-323
12:30
2026-10-30
Mombasa (MBA)KenyaMoi International
24H :30 M
2 Stops
ADD · 7h 15m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
CAI · 8h 10m Cairo (CAI), Egypt
13:00
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk

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Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-323
12:30
2026-10-30
Mombasa (MBA)KenyaMoi International
29H :20 M
2 Stops
ADD · 7h 15m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
CAI · 13h 00m Cairo (CAI), Egypt
17:50
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-323
12:30
2026-10-30
Mombasa (MBA)KenyaMoi International
38H :20 M
2 Stops
ADD · 7h 15m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
CAI · 22h 00m Cairo (CAI), Egypt
02:50
2026-11-01
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
QR-6428
17:00
2026-10-30
Mombasa (MBA)KenyaMoi International
37H :40 M
2 Stops
KGL · 3h 10m Kigali (KGL), Ruanda
DOH · 19h 55m Doha (DOH), Qatar
06:40
2026-11-01
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-325
18:35
2026-10-30
Mombasa (MBA)KenyaMoi International
10H :25 M
1 Stop
ADD · 2h 05m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
05:00
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
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Airfare Highlights

From flights departing on Fri, 30 Oct 2026.

Lowest fare KES 41,355 FlyDubai 21:30
Earliest departure KES 136,066 Kenya Airways 04:50
Shortest duration KES 156,739 Ethiopian Airlines S C 18:35
Night 00:00-05:59 KES 136,066 Kenya Airways at 04:50
Morning 06:00-11:59 KES 148,710 Klm Royal Dutch at 09:30
Afternoon 12:00-17:59 KES 67,901 UGANDA AIRLINES at 12:35
Evening 18:00-23:59 KES 41,355 FlyDubai at 21:30

Departure & Arrival Airport Details

Mombasa (MBA)

Moi International

Kenya

GMT 3

Latitude: -4.034830093383789

Longitude: 39.594200134277344

Istanbul (IST)

Ataturk

Turkey

GMT 3

Latitude: 41.275278

Longitude: 28.751944

Distance: Mombasa (MBA), Kenya to Istanbul (IST), Turkey - 5,157.10 km
Flights shown for 30 Oct 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
Route forecast

Weather in Mombasa and Istanbul

Live forecast for both cities, 12 Oct to 15 Oct.

Departure city

Mombasa

Thu, 15 Oct
28°CRain expectedLow 23°
81% humidity 15 km/h wind 4.2 mm rain
  • Mon28° / 23°
  • Tue25° / 23°
  • Wed26° / 22°
Arrival city

Istanbul

Thu, 15 Oct
16°CRain expectedLow 14°
75% humidity 34 km/h wind 25.1 mm rain
  • Mon20° / 16°
  • Tue18° / 16°
  • Wed16° / 14°

Forecast data from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.

Smart travel dates

Holidays and peak dates for Istanbul

Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.

  • 29OctCumhuriyet BayramıThursday
  • 01JanYılbaşıFriday

Fixed-date national holidays. Festivals that follow the lunar calendar shift each year and are not listed here, so check the exact date for your travel year.

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How to travel Mombasa to Istanbul

Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.

OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Connecting flight₹30,715Longer, includes a stop58 options

Air distance is about 5,157 km. 13 airlines operate this route.

Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.

Airlines flying from Mombasa to Istanbul

Compare fares, stops, baggage and refundability across the airlines flying this route.

Kenya Airways Flights

from KES 136,06612 flights
Fares from
KES 136,066
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
12 in the list above

Klm Royal Dutch Flights

from KES 148,71012 flights
Fares from
KES 148,710
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
12 in the list above

Emirates Airlines Flights

from KES 61,7657 flights
Fares from
KES 61,765
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
7 in the list above

Ethiopian Airlines S C Flights

from KES 129,7436 flights
Fares from
KES 129,743
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
6 in the list above

Qatar Airways Flights

from KES 127,3354 flights
Fares from
KES 127,335
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
4 in the list above

Route Overview & Flight Facts

Fastest flight duration10h 25m · Ethiopian Airlines S C
First departure of the day04:50 · Kenya Airways
Last departure of the day21:30 · FlyDubai
Flight options found58
Airport codesMombasa–MBA, Istanbul–IST

Fares and timings are indicative. The exact price is confirmed with the airline when you search.

Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights

Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration

The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 58 flight options. The first flight leaves around 04:50 and the last around 21:30. The fastest flight takes about 10h 25m.

Morning vs Evening Departure Fares

Lowest fare by departure window: Evening from KES 41,355, Afternoon from KES 67,901, Night from KES 136,066, Morning from KES 148,710. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.

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Destination & City Travel Guide

About Istanbul

Istanbul’s geography shapes every visit. Sultanahmet holds Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque within walking distance, while the Grand Bazaar is a separate trading maze nearby. Ferries across the Bosphorus reveal how the European and Asian shores fit together. Travellers from India may arrive for a city break or connect onwards, but a short stop still needs realistic transfer time: Istanbul Airport is northwest of the historic centre, and traffic can slow road routes sharply.

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Tips for travellers from India

Sultanahmet is the most direct base for Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and nearby historic streets. A stay near Taksim instead favours the northern side of the central European districts, while Kadıköy provides an Asian-shore base reached by ferry or rail. Istanbul Airport is northwest of these areas; Sabiha Gökçen is a separate airport on the Asian side. A connection involving both needs a cross-city transfer.

The airport metro connects through Gayrettepe, where onward city rail serves other districts. In June 2026, the final Halkalı–Arnavutköy section opened, extending the airport railway towards Halkalı and giving passengers another western connection. Choose the interchange for the final hotel rather than assuming the airport train runs directly to Sultanahmet. The Grand Bazaar fits into a historic-peninsula day, while a Bosphorus ferry ride can be planned around an actual destination on the opposite shore. A scheduled public ferry and a sightseeing cruise offer different routes and ticket arrangements. The Blue Mosque is an active place of worship, so visitor access is organised around prayers; Hagia Sophia has separate visitor arrangements. Grouping these sites geographically still requires treating each entrance as a distinct visit. For an early flight, compare the first airport transport departure with the check-in time.

Best time to visit Istanbul

April to May or September to October, around 11–25°C, for walking and ferries.

Places to visit in Istanbul

Hagia SophiaBlue MosqueGrand BazaarTopkapı PalaceGalata TowerBosphorus ferries

How to reach Istanbul

By Air: Istanbul Airport (IST) is about 35 km northwest of the centre; metro to Gayrettepe takes roughly 30 minutes, followed by onward travel. Airport buses and taxis serve city districts.

By Rail: Gayrettepe connects the M11 airport metro with the wider metro network; Sirkeci is useful for historic peninsula travel.

By Road: Havaist airport buses serve major districts; intercity coaches use large terminals on both sides of the city.

What to do in Istanbul

Visit Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque in Sultanahmet.
Browse the covered lanes of the Grand Bazaar.
Take a public ferry across the Bosphorus.
Explore the courtyards of Topkapı Palace.

Istanbul airport information

Istanbul Airport (IST).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth booking Mombasa to Istanbul flights in advance?

There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Mombasa to Istanbul dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at KES 41,355. This can change from week to week.

How far is Mombasa from Istanbul by air?

The direct air distance between Mombasa (MBA) and Istanbul (IST) is about 5,157 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.

Are there non-stop flights from MBA to IST?

Not on the dates shown here. Every Mombasa to Istanbul option on this page has at least one stop. Non-stop service can differ by season and by day, so check nearby dates before you decide.

Which airlines fly Mombasa to Istanbul?

Kenya Airways, Klm Royal Dutch, Emirates Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines S C and 1 other are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.

How long is the flight from Mombasa to Istanbul?

Every option on this page has at least one stop, and the shortest total journey time is about 10h 25m including the layover. Non-stop service on this route can vary by season and by day.

What is the baggage allowance on Mombasa to Istanbul flights?

Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 2 Pieces, 40 KG and 1 Pieces. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.

What is the cheapest Mombasa to Istanbul flight fare?

The lowest Mombasa to Istanbul fare on this page is KES 41,355. Fares on the same dates run up to KES 421,575, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.

What time do Mombasa to Istanbul flights depart?

On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 04:50 and the last around 21:30, local time at Mombasa. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.

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Check the airport codes MBA–IST, local departure and arrival dates, and every connecting airport. Connections can have different document and baggage requirements from your final destination.

Where these fares come from

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Approx route distance: 5,157.10 km.

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Lowest Mombasa to Istanbul airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days

Cheapest FareFareDateAirlineDeparture
Lowest Airfare KES 41,355 30/10/2026 FlyDubai 21:30
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days KES 40,528 07/11/2026 FlyDubai 21:30
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days KES 39,287 06/01/2027 FlyDubai 21:30

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Mombasa to Istanbul Flight Distance, Duration and Time

The aerial distance between Mombasa and Istanbul is about 5,157 KM. In these results, journey times range from 10h 25m to 57h 15m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.

Mombasa to Istanbul Flight Schedule and Timing

The search for these dates returned 58 flight options. The first departure from Mombasa is at 04:50 and the last is at 21:30. Flights leave from Moi International and land at Ataturk.

Flight Route Details & Analysis

Flight DetailsInformation
RouteMombasa to Istanbul
Aerial Distance5,157 KM
Flight Duration10h 25m - 57h 15m
Airport CodesMombasa - MBA, Istanbul - IST
Total Flights Available58 flights0 direct58 with layovers
First Flight DepartureDeparts at 04:50
Last Flight DepartureDeparts at 21:30
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)7 flights0 direct7 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)5 flights0 direct5 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)18 flights0 direct18 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)9 flights0 direct9 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)19 flights0 direct19 with layovers

Airport Information & Terminals

MBA: Mombasa airport. Airport access in Mombasa depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.

IST: Istanbul airport system. Istanbul can mean the main Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen. They sit on different sides of the city, so airport choice can change transfer time completely. Match the airport to Sultanahmet, Taksim, Kadikoy or your business area.

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