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How to get fromNairobi to Istanbul (State)by bus, plane or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Istanbul (State) by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Nairobi, fly to Istanbul, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Istanbul (IST)planeNBO - IST
    3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Şirinevlerbus
    11h 1m
    ₺11,167–15,302
  2. Bus to Nairobi, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)planeNBO - SAW
    12h 10m
    ₺8,537–27,052
  3. Drive 6,547 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Istanbulcar6,547 km
    3d 17h
    ₺32,512–46,962
  4. Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Istanbul, bus

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Istanbul (IST)planeWIL - IST
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Şirinevlerbus
    23h 22m
    ₺10,490–33,182

Nairobi (NBO) to Istanbul (IST) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration9h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket₺9,002Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Istanbul (State), Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Istanbul (State). However, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Istanbul (IST), walk to Istanbul Airport Bus, then take the bus to Istanbul Şirinevler. Alternatively, you can drive from Nairobi to Istanbul in around 3d 17h.

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