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Cheap Flights from Kigali to Istanbul

What to know about flights from Kigali to Istanbul?

The distance between Kigali and Istanbul is approximately 4,783.11km. The average flight time between Kigali and Istanbul is 9 hours 26 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in January.

Cheapest one-way
S$ 360
SalamAir SalamAir KGL-IST 18h 15m · 1 stop Tue, Nov 24
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Cheapest return
S$ 845
Egypt Air Egypt Air KGL-IST 13h 15m · 2 stops Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 13
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Best time to book
August
Cheapest
January
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Route details
4,783.11km
Flight distance
9h 26m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kigali to Istanbul over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from S$ 360 and round-trip from S$ 845. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        KGL 01:40
        9h 30m
        Direct
        IST 12:10
        Kigali - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 15 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 18:40
        7h 5m
        Direct
        KGL 00:45
        Istanbul - Kigali | Wed, Oct 21 | Turkish Airlines
        S$ 1,091 S$ 1,514
        28% off
        28% off
        S$ 1,514 S$ 1,091
      • KGL 01:40
        9h 30m
        Direct
        IST 12:10
        Kigali - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 22 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 19:35
        7h 5m
        Direct
        KGL 01:40
        Istanbul - Kigali | Tue, Oct 27 | Turkish Airlines
        S$ 1,105 S$ 1,514
        27% off
        27% off
        S$ 1,514 S$ 1,105
      • KGL 03:20
        13h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 17:35
        Kigali - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 11 | Egypt Air
        IST 18:35
        9h 5m
        1 stop
        KGL 02:40
        Istanbul - Kigali | Tue, Oct 13 | Egypt Air
        S$ 845 S$ 1,514
        44% off
        44% off
        S$ 1,514 S$ 845
      • KGL 03:20
        13h 30m
        1 stop
        IST 17:50
        Kigali - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Egypt Air
        IST 18:50
        9h 25m
        1 stop
        KGL 03:15
        Istanbul - Kigali | Thu, Nov 12 | Egypt Air
        S$ 847
        44% off
        S$ 1,514 S$ 847
      • KGL 03:20
        13h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 17:35
        Kigali - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 18 | Egypt Air
        IST 03:50
        23h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 02:40
        Istanbul - Kigali | Thu, Oct 22 | Egypt Air
        S$ 894
        41% off
        S$ 1,514 S$ 894
      • KGL 03:20
        22h 30m
        1 stop
        IST 02:50
        Kigali - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 16 | Egypt Air
        IST 03:50
        23h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 02:40
        Istanbul - Kigali | Sat, Oct 24 | Egypt Air
        S$ 905
        40% off
        S$ 1,514 S$ 905
      • KGL 03:20
        22h 30m
        1 stop
        IST 02:50
        Kigali - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 9 | Egypt Air
        IST 03:50
        23h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 02:40
        Istanbul - Kigali | Sat, Oct 17 | Egypt Air
        S$ 914
        40% off
        S$ 1,514 S$ 914
      • KGL 03:20
        22h 30m
        1 stop
        IST 02:50
        Kigali - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 14 | Egypt Air
        IST 03:50
        23h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 02:40
        Istanbul - Kigali | Sat, Oct 17 | Egypt Air
        S$ 925
        39% off
        S$ 1,514 S$ 925
      • KGL 13:20
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        SAW 09:05
        Kigali - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 13 | SalamAir
        IST 20:30
        18h
        1 stop
        KGL 13:30
        Istanbul - Kigali | Sun, Oct 18 | Qatar Airways
        S$ 937
        38% off
        S$ 1,514 S$ 937
      • KGL 13:20
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        SAW 09:05
        Kigali - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 18 | SalamAir
        IST 20:05
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 06:55
        Istanbul - Kigali | Thu, Oct 22 | Qatar Airways
        S$ 954
        37% off
        S$ 1,514 S$ 954
      • KGL 03:20
        13h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 17:35
        Kigali - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 4 | Egypt Air
        IST 18:50
        9h 25m
        1 stop
        KGL 03:15
        Istanbul - Kigali | Sat, Nov 7 | Egypt Air
        S$ 969
        36% off
        S$ 1,514 S$ 969
      • KGL 10:40
        9h 30m
        1 stop
        IST 21:10
        Kigali - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | Ethiopian Airlines
        IST 07:35
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        KGL 16:45
        Istanbul - Kigali | Sun, Nov 8 | Ethiopian Airlines
        S$ 1,004
        34% off
        S$ 1,514 S$ 1,004
      • KGL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Kigali - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
        IST 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        KGL 16:00
        Istanbul - Kigali | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        KGL 02:35
        9h 40m
        Direct
        IST 13:15
        Kigali - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Turkish Airlines
        S$ 711 S$ 974
        27% off
        27% off
        S$ 974 S$ 711
      • KGL 02:35
        9h 40m
        Direct
        IST 13:15
        Kigali - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 25 | Turkish Airlines
        S$ 711 S$ 974
        27% off
        27% off
        S$ 974 S$ 711
      • KGL 13:20
        18h 15m
        1 stop
        SAW 08:35
        Kigali - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 24 | SalamAir
        S$ 360 S$ 974
        63% off
        63% off
        S$ 974 S$ 360
      • KGL 13:20
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        SAW 09:05
        Kigali - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | SalamAir
        S$ 362
        63% off
        S$ 974 S$ 362
      • KGL 13:20
        18h 15m
        1 stop
        SAW 08:35
        Kigali - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | SalamAir
        S$ 364
        63% off
        S$ 974 S$ 364
      • KGL 13:20
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        SAW 09:05
        Kigali - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 20 | SalamAir
        S$ 364
        63% off
        S$ 974 S$ 364
      • KGL 13:20
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        SAW 09:05
        Kigali - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | SalamAir
        S$ 365
        63% off
        S$ 974 S$ 365
      • KGL 13:20
        18h 15m
        1 stop
        SAW 08:35
        Kigali - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 22 | SalamAir
        S$ 374
        62% off
        S$ 974 S$ 374
      • KGL 13:20
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        SAW 09:05
        Kigali - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 25 | SalamAir
        S$ 383
        61% off
        S$ 974 S$ 383
      • KGL 13:20
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        SAW 09:05
        Kigali - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 11 | SalamAir
        S$ 403
        59% off
        S$ 974 S$ 403
      • KGL 13:20
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        SAW 09:05
        Kigali - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 13 | SalamAir
        S$ 406
        57% off
        S$ 974 S$ 406
      • KGL 13:20
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 05:45
        Kigali - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 18 | SalamAir
        S$ 456
        53% off
        S$ 974 S$ 456
      • KGL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Kigali - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Over the past 7 days, flights from Kigali to Istanbul have operated an average of 2 times per day, with 0.0% on-time departure rate and 84.6% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Kigali to Istanbul flights?

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Kigali to Istanbul, including Egypt Air, SalamAir offers the lowest prices on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Kigali to Istanbul according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Kigali to Istanbul?

    Based on Trip.com data, SalamAir offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from S$ 360 (for example, KGL–SAW on Tue, Nov 24). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Egypt Air offers fares from S$ 845, departing on Sun, Oct 11 and returning on Tue, Oct 13.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Kigali to Istanbul, including: Egypt Air Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 9 hours 26 minutes to fly from Kigali (KGL) to Istanbul (IST).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Kigali to Istanbul 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.
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Kigali to Istanbul on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Tue, Nov 24, with one-way fares from just S$ 360.
    · Compare airlines. Turkish Airlines currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. January is generally the busiest month for travel to Istanbul.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Kigali to Istanbul is usually August, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kigali to Istanbul on October 15, 2026 with SalamAir, with prices starting at S$ 362.
  • Flights to Istanbul can arrive at: Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Ataturk Airport (ISL). The most common route connects Kigali International Airport and Istanbul Airport (KGL–IST).
  • The time difference between Istanbul and Kigali is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Kigali to Istanbul is S$ 794. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Kigali to Istanbul is S$ 1,391. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Kigali and Istanbul, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • SalamAirare the most popular budget airlines flying from Kigali to Istanbul. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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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.