Cheapest airlines flights from Istanbul to Mombasa

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Istanbul to Mombasa, including Turkish Airlines, Turkish Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Istanbul to Mombasa according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Istanbul to Mombasa in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$408, and round-trip direct flights start at US$527.

Displayed flight fares from Istanbul to Mombasa are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Istanbul to Mombasa Flight Details

The distance between Istanbul and Mombasa is about 5,126.2 km. The average flying time from Istanbul to Mombasa is around 7 hours 20 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$344
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$527
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance5,126.2 km
Average flight time7 hours 20 minutes
Popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Flight statistics for the Istanbul–Mombasa route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Mombasa (IST-MBA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, AJet offers one-way fares as low as US$344 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SAW to MBA on Mon, May 4), while Turkish Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$527 departing on Fri, Apr 17 and returning on Wed, Apr 22.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Istanbul to Mombasa with the following airlines, including: Turkish Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 7 hours 20 minutes to fly from Istanbul to Mombasa.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Mombasa is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 3 flight per week flying from Istanbul to Mombasa. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Turkish Airlines: -/-/T/-/T/-/S -- TK573 (19:12)
  • To find best deals on flights from Istanbul to Mombasa, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, May 4, with one-way flights priced at just US$344.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Turkish Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Mombasa travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Mombasa is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Mombasa on April 12, 2026 with Turkish Airlines, with prices starting at US$545.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Mombasa, with Istanbul Airport to Moi International Airport (IST-MBA) is by far the most common option on this route: Moi International Airport (MBA).
  • The time difference between Mombasa and Istanbul is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Istanbul to Mombasa

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Istanbul to Mombasa?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Istanbul to Mombasa on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Flydubai provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Istanbul to Mombasa, with fares starting at US$448.

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US$540
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Flydubai
US$448
Flydubai
Turkish Airlines
US$539
Turkish Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines
US$586
Ethiopian Airlines

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.