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

IST — KGL
Feb 19 — Feb 261
Thu 2/19
Thu 2/26
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Kigali (KGL). 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 January 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
1 star

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$702

Good round-trip deal

$696 or less

Good one-way deal

$546 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($101 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to KGL?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Kigali. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 20, 2026.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Kigali

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kigali. 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 Kigali. Reviews last updated January 20, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines and Egyptair from Istanbul Airport to Kigali to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,198 reviews

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Assia,Nov 2025

IST - YUL

Wide chairs, wide screen, possibility to pair our cellphone with the screen. Tasty food.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,198 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,198 reviews

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Assia,Nov 2025

IST - YUL

Wide chairs, wide screen, possibility to pair our cellphone with the screen. Tasty food.
Egyptair
6.5
Okay
402 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,198 reviews

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Assia,Nov 2025

IST - YUL

Wide chairs, wide screen, possibility to pair our cellphone with the screen. Tasty food.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Kigali. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Kigali Intl (KGL), located 3.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Istanbul to Kigali. 2 airlines have flights to Kigali Intl from Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Istanbul to Kigali Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 inbound flight from Istanbul per day.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Istanbul Airport to Kigali round-trip from $541. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Turkish Airlines. These flights start at 25% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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Top 2 airlines flying from Istanbul to Kigali

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Kigali. 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 January 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EgyptairCheapest$541Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$639Average$1,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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