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      Flight deals from Istanbul to Kigali

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Kigali Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $976. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Kigali.$975 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Kigali on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $975, select.
      Kigali.$976 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Kigali on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $976, select.
      Kigali.$976 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Kigali on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $976, select.
      Kigali.$976 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Kigali on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $976, select.
      Kigali.$988 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec, returning Tue, 26 Jan.Return flight with Gulf Air and SalamAir.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departs from Kigali on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $988, select.
      Kigali.$1,038 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines and SalamAir.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departs from Kigali on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,038, select.
      Kigali.$1,039 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb, returning Tue, 16 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines and SalamAir.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departs from Kigali on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,039, select.
      Kigali.$1,040 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Nov, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Kigali on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,040, select.
      Kigali.$1,042 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Sun, 7 Mar.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Kigali on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,042, select.
      Kigali.$1,042 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Kigali on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,042, select.
      Kigali.$1,046 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Jul, returning Fri, 20 Aug.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 15 Jul, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Kigali on Fri, 20 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,046, select.
      Kigali.$1,049 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Aug, returning Sun, 15 Aug.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 5 Aug, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Kigali on Sun, 15 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,049, select.
      Kigali.$1,051 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 Jan, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Kigali on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,051, select.
      Kigali.$1,056 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Dec, returning Sat, 26 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Kigali on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,056, select.
      Kigali.$1,062 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 May, returning Fri, 4 Jun.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 8 May, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Kigali on Fri, 4 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,062, select.
      Kigali.$1,063 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Apr, returning Fri, 30 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Kigali on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,063, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Kigali

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Kigali flights are currently cheapest in October.
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      from $1,042
      Apr
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      from $1,111

      Direct flights from Istanbul to Kigali

      RwandAir
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      Istanbul to Kigali: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Istanbul to Kigali below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kigali.

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      Istanbul to Kigali: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$975
      Cheapest month to flyOctober
      Average flight time7 hrs, 5 mins
      Most popular airlineRwandAir
      Average flights per week12

      Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Kigali: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Kigali is $975. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      7 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Kigali.
      RwandAir and Turkish Airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Kigali.
      As of August 2026, there are 12 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Kigali.
      The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Kigali is usually October.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Kigali Airport on Saturday, 10 October 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 5 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kigali but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kigali is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, EgyptAir offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kigali.

      Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kigali Airport (KGL): what you need to know

      • Hop on a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Kigali Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 10 minutes.

      • The timezone in Kigali is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Istanbul.

      • Flights from IST to KGL start at 18:40 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The latest departure is at 19:35 with Turkish Airlines. In total, you can choose from seven weekly Istanbul Airport to Kigali Airport flights.

      • Leave enough time to catch your IST to KGL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

      • You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

      • Jetting into Kigali (and then discovering more of Rwanda!) is a breeze with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Kigali Airport.

      • The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Turkish Airlines.

      • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Airport to Kigali Airport. These are the top stopovers between IST and KGL:

        • Dubai Airport

        • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

        • Addis Ababa Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kigali Airport (KGL)

      • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Kigali Airport flight is $562. A round-trip ticket right now is $975. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

      • Book one month before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IST to KGL.

      • Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Kigali Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.

      • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from IST to KGL.

      • Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul Airport to Kigali Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

      Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)

      Arriving at Kigali Airport (KGL)

      • If you're landing on a late Istanbul Airport to Kigali Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near KGL:

      • Venture beyond Kigali and discover off-the-radar places with your own wheels. You can book a Kigali Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Green Motion.

      • To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Kigali Airport about one week in advance.

      When to fly to Kigali Airport (KGL)

      • The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Kigali Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Kigali based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

      • The warmest month in Kigali is August, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Istanbul Airport to Kigali Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

      • Search for cheap tickets from IST to KGL in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.

      Explore more of Rwanda

      • Get to know Kigali, then set off to uncover other must-see parts of Rwanda. Head south-west to Butare, around 80 kilometres away. Ngoma Genocide Memorial and Cyarwa 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi Memorial offer a great introduction to the city.

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