Cheap flights from Kigali to Istanbul

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Kigali to Istanbul and booking your next trip
Cheapest one-way flight $543
EgyptAir 2 stops 14 hr Fri, May 8
The cheapest one-way flight from Kigali to Istanbul is currently $543
Fastest flight 9 hr 15 min The fastest flight with stops from Kigali to Istanbul takes 9 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

Popular airlines from Kigali to Istanbul

  • Ethiopian
    Typical price: $610–830
    18 weekly connecting flights
    KGL - IST Every day
  • KLM
    Typical price: $1,100–4,300
    8 weekly connecting flights
    KGL - IST Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
  • Turkish Airlines
    Typical price: $730–1,550
    7 weekly connecting flights
    KGL - IST Every day
  • EgyptAir
    Typical price: $710–1,750
    6 weekly connecting flights
    KGL - IST Every Tue, Fri, Sun
  • Badr Airlines
    1 weekly connecting flight
    KGL - IST Every Thu

Popular airports near Kigali

  • Kigali International Airport (KGL)
    Kigali Rwanda 21 min 5 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

  • Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
    Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 1 min 19 mi
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
  • Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)
    Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
  • Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)
    Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 32 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Kigali to Istanbul

The cheapest one-way flight was with EgyptAir from $543.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
    The cheapest one-way flight starts at $543 and departs on Fri, May 8.
    9 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Kigali to Istanbul.
    Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).
    It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Kigali to Istanbul.
    Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
    Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

    You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
    What counts as the best airline for your flights from Kigali to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Kigali to Istanbul.

    In terms of flights, Ethiopian is the most popular. Ethiopian offers 18 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

    Other popular airlines flying from Kigali to Istanbul are:
    • KLM offers 8 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
    • Turkish Airlines offers 7 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
    • EgyptAir offers 6 connecting flights per week. EgyptAir flies from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
    • Badr Airlines offers 1 connecting flights per week. Badr Airlines flies from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
    The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Kigali and Istanbul.
    The cheapest one-way flight was with EgyptAir from $543.

    Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
      No airline flies direct from Kigali to Istanbul.
      • There are 18 Ethiopian connecting flights from Kigali to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 8 KLM connecting flights from Kigali to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
      • There are 7 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Kigali to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 6 EgyptAir connecting flights from Kigali to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.
      • There are 1 Badr Airlines connecting flights from Kigali to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Thursday.
      Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
      The cheapest last-minute deal between Kigali and Istanbul at price $948 is offered by Kenya Airways, Saudia from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.
      No airline flies direct from Kigali to Istanbul.
      • There are 18 Ethiopian connecting flights from Kigali to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 8 KLM connecting flights from Kigali to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
      • There are 7 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Kigali to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 6 EgyptAir connecting flights from Kigali to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.
      • There are 1 Badr Airlines connecting flights from Kigali to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Thursday.
      Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
      There are no direct flights from Kigali to Istanbul.
      It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Kigali to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
      To book business class trips from Kigali to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

      You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
      The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Kigali and Istanbul starts at $948 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with Kenya Airways, Saudia.
      The cheapest last-minute deal between Kigali and Istanbul at price $948 is offered by Kenya Airways, Saudia from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.
      To find last-minute flight deals from Kigali to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

      You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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