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

IST — KGL
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Kigali

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 September 17, 2025.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$728

Good one-way deal

$497 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($109 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Kigali

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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 September 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Istanbul Airport to Kigali at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 34% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 September 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, 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
3,965 reviews

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,965 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,965 reviews

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
862 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,965 reviews

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Egyptair
6.5
Okay
367 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,965 reviews

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.

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. 3 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. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from $586, and Turkish Airlines, from $639. 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?

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

  • 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.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Kigali (average of $1,002). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Kigali in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,610). 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 3 airlines flying from Istanbul to Kigali

Discover the top 3 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EgyptairCheapest$541Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$586Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$639Average$1,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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