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Flights from Istanbul to Mombasa

Nonstop flights from Istanbul (IST) to Mombasa (MBA) take about 6h 57m (5,157 km). Turkish Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $478 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Istanbul to Mombasa

Carriers on IST–MBA according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Turkish Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Istanbul to Mombasa fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $478 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $249. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$47825 Oct 2026 · Turkish Airlines$417 · 1 stop25 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$47813 Nov 2026 · Turkish Airlines$249 · 2 stops17 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$4842 Dec 2026 · Turkish Airlines$454 · 3 stops2 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$56715 Jan 2027 · Turkish Airlines$249 · 2 stops7 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$17587 Feb 2027 · Turkish Airlines$252 · 2 stops7 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$48431 Mar 2027 · Turkish Airlines$252 · 2 stops30 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $249 for November 2026, $249 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 6 of 6 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Istanbul to Mombasa, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Istanbul to Mombasa flights

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Mombasa?
A nonstop flight from Istanbul (IST) to Mombasa (MBA) takes about 6h 57m, covering 5,157 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Istanbul from Mombasa by air?
The great-circle distance between İstanbul Airport and Moi International Airport is 5,157 km (3,204 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Mombasa?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the IST–MBA route include Turkish Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Istanbul to Mombasa cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on IST–MBA was $478 USD with Turkish Airlines (nonstop), departing 25 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Mombasa?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $249 one-way, against $454 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Istanbul to Mombasa?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $249 with 2 stops against $478 nonstop, a saving of $229. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Turkey to Mombasa?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Mombasa visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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