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Flights from Kigali to Istanbul Starting at US$349

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        KGL02:40
        9h 50m
        Nonstop
        IST13:30
        Mon, Feb 17|Kigali - Istanbul|Turkish Airlines
        US$642US$737
        13% OFF
        13% OFF
        US$737US$642

        Choose Turkish Airlines flights from Kigali to Istanbul. The one-way direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Kigali International Airport on Mon, Feb 17, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from US$642 including taxes and charges.

      • KGL01:35
        9h 35m
        Nonstop
        IST12:10
        Wed, Apr 9|Kigali - Istanbul|Turkish Airlines
        US$649US$737
        12% OFF
        12% OFF
        US$737US$649

        Choose Turkish Airlines flights from Kigali to Istanbul. The one-way direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Kigali International Airport on Wed, Apr 9, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from US$649 including taxes and charges.

      • KGL03:55
        26h 20m
        1 stop
        SAW07:15
        Tue, Mar 11|Kigali - Istanbul|EgyptAir
        US$349US$737
        53% OFF
        53% OFF
        US$737US$349

        Choose EgyptAir flights from Kigali to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with EgyptAir departs from Kigali International Airport on Tue, Mar 11, arriving at Sabiha Gokcen Airport. One-way Prices start from US$349 including taxes and charges.

      • KGL03:55
        21h 55m
        1 stop
        IST02:50
        Sun, Mar 2|Kigali - Istanbul|EgyptAir
        US$364
        US$364

        Choose EgyptAir flights from Kigali to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with EgyptAir departs from Kigali International Airport on Sun, Mar 2, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from US$364 including taxes and charges.

      • KGL03:55
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        IST18:00
        Sun, Mar 9|Kigali - Istanbul|EgyptAir
        US$365
        US$365

        Choose EgyptAir flights from Kigali to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with EgyptAir departs from Kigali International Airport on Sun, Mar 9, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from US$365 including taxes and charges.

      • KGL03:55
        26h 20m
        1 stop
        SAW07:15
        Tue, Feb 18|Kigali - Istanbul|EgyptAir
        US$386
        US$386

        Choose EgyptAir flights from Kigali to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with EgyptAir departs from Kigali International Airport on Tue, Feb 18, arriving at Sabiha Gokcen Airport. One-way Prices start from US$386 including taxes and charges.

      • KGL03:55
        26h 15m
        1 stop
        SAW07:10
        Fri, Feb 28|Kigali - Istanbul|EgyptAir
        US$390
        US$390

        Choose EgyptAir flights from Kigali to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with EgyptAir departs from Kigali International Airport on Fri, Feb 28, arriving at Sabiha Gokcen Airport. One-way Prices start from US$390 including taxes and charges.

      • KGL03:55
        12h 55m
        1 stop
        IST17:50
        Fri, Feb 21|Kigali - Istanbul|EgyptAir
        US$393
        US$393

        Choose EgyptAir flights from Kigali to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with EgyptAir departs from Kigali International Airport on Fri, Feb 21, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from US$393 including taxes and charges.

      • KGL03:55
        12h 40m
        1 stop
        IST17:35
        Sun, Feb 16|Kigali - Istanbul|EgyptAir
        US$395
        US$395

        Choose EgyptAir flights from Kigali to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with EgyptAir departs from Kigali International Airport on Sun, Feb 16, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from US$395 including taxes and charges.

      • KGL03:55
        32h 10m
        1 stop
        SAW13:05
        Sun, Feb 23|Kigali - Istanbul|EgyptAir
        US$395
        US$395

        Choose EgyptAir flights from Kigali to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with EgyptAir departs from Kigali International Airport on Sun, Feb 23, arriving at Sabiha Gokcen Airport. One-way Prices start from US$395 including taxes and charges.

      • KGL01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        IST02:00 pm
        Sun, Feb 23|Kigali - Istanbul|Turkish Airlines
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Kigali to Istanbul flight time & flight schedules

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  1. MS835

    EgyptAir

    03:20

    KGL

    7.1h

    11:25

    CAI

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  2. VF248

    AJet

    04:30

    CAI

    2.2h

    06:40

    SAW

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  3. MS835

    EgyptAir

    03:20

    KGL

    7.1h

    11:25

    CAI

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  4. MS745

    EgyptAir

    23:20

    CAI

    2.5h

    02:50

    IST

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  5. MS835

    EgyptAir

    03:20

    KGL

    7.1h

    11:25

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  6. MS735

    EgyptAir

    14:30

    CAI

    2.3h

    17:50

    IST

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  7. ET816

    Ethiopian Airlines

    10:55

    KGL

    2.4h

    14:20

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  8. ET452

    Ethiopian Airlines

    22:05

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    4.0h

    02:05

    CAI

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  9. MS735

    EgyptAir

    14:30

    CAI

    2.3h

    17:50

    IST

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  10. ET816

    Ethiopian Airlines

    10:55

    KGL

    2.4h

    14:20

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  11. ET452

    Ethiopian Airlines

    22:05

    ADD

    4.0h

    02:05

    CAI

    SMTWTFS

  12. NP191

    Nile Air

    11:55

    CAI

    2.2h

    15:05

    SAW

    SMTWTFS

  13. ET816

    Ethiopian Airlines

    10:55

    KGL

    2.4h

    14:20

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  14. ET452

    Ethiopian Airlines

    22:05

    ADD

    4.0h

    02:05

    CAI

    SMTWTFS

  15. SM303

    Air Cairo

    11:45

    CAI

    2.3h

    14:00

    SAW

    SM-WT--

  16. ET816

    Ethiopian Airlines

    10:55

    KGL

    2.4h

    14:20

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  17. ET452

    Ethiopian Airlines

    22:05

    ADD

    4.0h

    02:05

    CAI

    SMTWTFS

  18. E5987

    Air Arabia Egypt

    09:05

    CAI

    2.4h

    12:30

    SAW

    -M-W-FS

  19. ET816

    Ethiopian Airlines

    10:55

    KGL

    2.4h

    14:20

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  20. ET720

    Ethiopian Airlines

    23:00

    ADD

    5.8h

    04:45

    IST

    S-T-T-S

  21. ET816

    Ethiopian Airlines

    10:55

    KGL

    2.4h

    14:20

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  22. ET722

    Ethiopian Airlines

    15:25

    ADD

    5.8h

    21:10

    IST

    -M-W-F-

  23. QR6428

    Qatar Airways

    16:00

    KGL

    5.9h

    22:55

    DOH

    -M-W-F-
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  24. QR101

    Qatar Airways

    02:10

    DOH

    6.4h

    07:35

    GVA

    S-T-T--

  25. PC954

    Pegasus Airlines

    14:20

    GVA

    3.2h

    19:30

    SAW

    SMTWTFS
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FAQ

  • When are flight tickets from Kigali (KGL) to Istanbul (IST) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Kigali to Istanbul based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Kigali (KGL) to Istanbul (IST) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $852.

  • How long does it take to fly from Kigali (KGL) to Istanbul (IST) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 9 hours 38 minutes to fly from Kigali (KGL) to Istanbul (IST).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Istanbul?

    • The distance from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to downtown is about 30 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kigali (KGL) to Istanbul (IST)?

    Airlines with flights from Kigali (KGL) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines and Rwandair.

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Flight Information from Kigali to Istanbul

Cheapest nonstop flight price$349
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$882
Off-season for travelFebruary
Peak season for travelApril
Flight distance4,783.11 km
Average flight time9 hours 38 minutes
Popular airlineEthiopian Airlines

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