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

KGL — IST
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 11, 2025.

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Average price

$781
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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kigali to Istanbul Airport (average of $916). Flying from Kigali to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,359). 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 September 11, 2025.

When flying from Kigali to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 6% versus a flight at noon.

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 September 11, 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
3,624 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

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
3,624 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

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
861 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

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 are 0 flights 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 Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $673 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qatar Airways, starting at $1,146. You may be able to fly from Kigali to Istanbul Airport for 12% 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kigali to Istanbul Airport (average of $916). Flying from Kigali to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,359). 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$673Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,146Average$1,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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