Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Kigali (IST - KGL)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Kigali and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$810	Qatar Airways, RwandAir 1 stop 12 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Wed, Jun 24	The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Kigali is currently $810
Cheapest one-way flight	$441	Qatar Airways, RwandAir 1 stop 19 hr Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Kigali is currently $441
Last-minute weekend getaway	$835	Ethiopian 1 stop 10 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Kigali is currently $835
Cheapest business class flights	$2,204	Ethiopian 1 stop 10 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Thu, Jul 2	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Kigali is currently $2,204

Fastest flight	7 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Kigali takes 7 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Kigali is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $520–650
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $700–850

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Kigali

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $1,205

Typical price: $640–1,400

7 weekly nonstop flights

IST - KGL Every day
Ethiopian

from $835

Typical price: $630–1,000

16 weekly connecting flights

IST - KGL Every day
EgyptAir

Typical price: $600–1,450

15 weekly connecting flights

IST - KGL Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
KLM

from $1,170

Typical price: $960–2,500

12 weekly connecting flights

IST - KGL Every day

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 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 31 min 56 mi

Popular airports near Kigali

Kigali International Airport (KGL)

Kigali Rwanda 21 min 5 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Kigali

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Kigali are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $520 to $650.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Kigali recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways, RwandAir from $810. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways, RwandAir from $441.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Kigali is $1,205, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 18.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Istanbul to Kigali is $835, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest KLM flight from Istanbul to Kigali is $1,170, flying from May 15 to May 21.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Kigali starts at $810 from Thu, Jun 18 to Wed, Jun 24. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $441 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.

7 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Istanbul to Kigali.

Kigali is a year-round destination. May–Aug is the most popular time to visit. Days are mild to warm most of the year, and it’s rainiest Sep–May. The weeklong Rwanda Film Festival (Jul) features screenings of African and international films. The Kigali UP music festival (Jul) draws crowds for blues, pop and reggae concerts. African designer clothes are showcased during Kigali Fashion Week (Jun/Jul) and Rwanda Cultural Fashion Show (Sep).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Kigali.
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 Istanbul to Kigali 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 Istanbul to Kigali.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) .

In terms of flights, Ethiopian is the most popular. Ethiopian offers 16 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Kigali are:

EgyptAir offers 15 connecting flights per week. EgyptAir flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) .
KLM offers 12 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Istanbul and Kigali.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Kigali recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways, RwandAir from $810. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways, RwandAir from $441.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Kigali is $1,205, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 18.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Istanbul to Kigali is $835, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest KLM flight from Istanbul to Kigali is $1,170, flying from May 15 to May 21.

Turkish Airlines flies direct from Istanbul to Kigali.

There are 7 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Kigali per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Kigali at price $835 is offered by Ethiopian from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

Turkish Airlines flies direct from Istanbul to Kigali.

There are 7 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Kigali per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Istanbul to Kigali on a daily basis.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Istanbul to Kigali, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Kigali start at $2,204 from Thu, Jun 25 to Thu, Jul 2 with Ethiopian.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Kigali start at $810 from Thu, Jun 18 to Wed, Jun 24.

To book business class trips from Istanbul to Kigali, 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 Istanbul and Kigali starts at $835 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Ethiopian.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Kigali at price $835 is offered by Ethiopian from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Kigali, 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.