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Cheap flights from Kigali (KGL) to Istanbul (IST)

KGL — IST
nov. 29 — dic. 61
sáb. 11/29
sáb. 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kigali to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kigali (KGL) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated octubre 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$655
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($141 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Compare providers for flights from Kigali to Istanbul

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Kigali to Istanbul in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Kigali-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Kigali-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kigali-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kigali-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Kigali-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Kigali to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kigali to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kigali to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kigali to Istanbul Airport (average of $530). Flying from Kigali to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,177). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KGL to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Kigali to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated octubre 30, 2025.

When flying from Kigali to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated octubre 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air from Kigali to Istanbul Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,661 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dennis,Aug 2024

KGL - DOH

Crew responded to passenger having seizures. A Dr. and my wife who is a nurse responded quick and efficiently to help man.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,661 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,661 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dennis,Aug 2024

KGL - DOH

Crew responded to passenger having seizures. A Dr. and my wife who is a nurse responded quick and efficiently to help man.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
882 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,661 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dennis,Aug 2024

KGL - DOH

Crew responded to passenger having seizures. A Dr. and my wife who is a nurse responded quick and efficiently to help man.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kigali to Istanbul?

    If you book a flight to Istanbul from Kigali, you will be flying from Kigali Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Kigali Intl (KGL) is located 3.2 mi from the center of Kigali. There is 1 flight from Kigali Intl to Istanbul per day from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kigali to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Kigali to Istanbul Airport is Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $615 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Ethiopian Air, starting at $668. You may be able to fly from Kigali to Istanbul Airport for 19% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kigali to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kigali to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kigali to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kigali to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kigali to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kigali to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kigali to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kigali to Istanbul Airport (average of $530). Flying from Kigali to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,177). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Kigali to Istanbul

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Kigali to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated octubre 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$615Average$1,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$668Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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