£497 Cheap Flights from Istanbul (IST) to Kigali (KGL)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Kigali Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £590. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Kigali.£271 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £271, select.

Kigali.£278 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £278, select.

Kigali.£281 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct.One-way flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £281, select.

Kigali.£283 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £283, select.

Kigali.£283 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £283, select.

Kigali.£375 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £375, select.

Kigali.£378 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Jun.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 26 Jun, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £378, select.

Kigali.£393 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £393, select.

Kigali.£403 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £403, select.

Kigali.£403 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £403, select.

Kigali.£403 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Jan.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £403, select.

Kigali.£405 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £405, select.

Kigali.£414 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Jul.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 6 Jul, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £414, select.

Kigali.£431 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £431, select.

Kigali.£432 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £432, select.

Kigali.£446 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £446, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Kigali from £271 one-way

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Kigali flights are currently cheapest in July.

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Istanbul to Kigali: Alternative routes

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Istanbul to Kigali: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	£271
Cheapest month to fly	July
Average flight time	7 hrs, 6 mins
Most popular airline	RwandAir
Average flights per week	14

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Kigali: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Istanbul to Kigali?

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Kigali is £497. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Kigali?

7 hours and 6 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Kigali.

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Kigali?

RwandAir and Turkish Airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Kigali.

How many flights are there a week from Istanbul to Kigali?

As of July 2026, there are 14 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Kigali.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Kigali?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Kigali is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Kigali Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Kigali Airport on Monday, 19 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Kigali Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 6 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Kigali?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kigali but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Kigali?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kigali is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul Airport to Kigali with?

Currently, EgyptAir offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kigali.

Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kigali Airport (KGL): what you need to know

Hop on a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Kigali Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Kigali is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Istanbul.
Flights from IST to KGL start at 18:40 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The latest departure is at 19:35 with Turkish Airlines. In total, you can choose from seven weekly Istanbul Airport to Kigali Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your IST to KGL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Jetting into Kigali (and then discovering more of Rwanda!) is a breeze with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Kigali Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Turkish Airlines.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Airport to Kigali Airport. These are the top stopovers between IST and KGL:
- Dubai Airport
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
- Addis Ababa Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kigali Airport (KGL)

The lowest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Kigali Airport flight is £271. A round-trip ticket right now is £497. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book one month before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IST to KGL.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Kigali Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from IST to KGL.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul Airport to Kigali Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)

Central Istanbul to Istanbul Airport is approximately 40 kms (25 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to IST? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Kigali Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Kigali Airport (KGL)

If you're landing on a late Istanbul Airport to Kigali Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near KGL:
Venture beyond Kigali and discover off-the-radar places with your own wheels. You can book a Kigali Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Green Motion.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Kigali Airport about one week in advance.

When to fly to Kigali Airport (KGL)

The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Kigali Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Kigali based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Kigali is August, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Istanbul Airport to Kigali Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from IST to KGL in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 27ºC on average.

Explore more of Rwanda

Get to know Kigali, then set off to uncover other must-see parts of Rwanda. Head south-west to Butare, around 80 kms (50 miles) away. Ngoma Genocide Memorial and Cyarwa 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi Memorial offer a great introduction to the city.