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KGLISTSat, 03 Oct
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Lowest fareUS$600Ethiopian Airlines S C
Fastest9h 30mgate to gate
Options found83flights on this route
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Gümüspala Mahallesi D-100,Kuzey Yan Yol No : 90, Avcilar, 34320
Room availability is checked live
$28per night+ taxes if applicable
1 Night • 3 Star
4.0Very GoodLive availability
Istanbul Comfort Hotel
Binbirdirek Mah. Göktas Sk. No 7 Sultanahmet ,
Room availability is checked live
$26per night+ taxes if applicable
1 Night • 4 Star
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-816
10:40
2026-10-03
Kigali (KGL)Gregoire Kayibanda
21H :00 M
2 Stops
ADD
· 1h 55m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
DXB
· 7h 10m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
08:40
2026-10-04
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
2 Pieces 1 Pieces
$767
Flight DetailsKGL to SAW - 21H :00 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Klm Royal Dutch
KL-537
20:35
2026-10-03
Kigali (KGL)Gregoire Kayibanda
53H :55 M
2 Stops
AMS
· 23h 20m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
CDG
· 14h 45m Paris (CDG), France
03:30
2026-10-06
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
PublishNDC
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
$774
Flight DetailsKGL to IST - 53H :55 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Kenya Airways
KQ-473
15:00
2026-10-03
Kigali (KGL)Gregoire Kayibanda
20H :00 M
2 Stops
NBO
· 7h 50m Nairobi (NBO), Kenya
DOH
· 1h 15m Doha (DOH), Qatar
12:00
2026-10-04
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
2 Pieces 1 Pieces
$785
Flight DetailsKGL to IST - 20H :00 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Kenya Airways
KQ-475
20:00
2026-10-03
Kigali (KGL)Gregoire Kayibanda
15H :00 M
2 Stops
NBO
· 2h 50m Nairobi (NBO), Kenya
DOH
· 1h 15m Doha (DOH), Qatar
12:00
2026-10-04
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
2 Pieces 1 Pieces
$785
Flight DetailsKGL to IST - 15H :00 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Today's Airfare Highlights
Selected flight highlights for 03 Oct 2026.
Lowest fare$600Ethiopian Airlines S C10:40
Earliest departure$718Qatar Airways01:00
Shortest duration$600Ethiopian Airlines S C10:40
Night
00:00-05:59
$621Turkish Airlines at 02:05Morning
06:00-11:59
$600Ethiopian Airlines S C at 10:40Afternoon
12:00-17:59
$620Qatar Airways at 16:20Evening
18:00-23:59
$710Klm Royal Dutch at 20:35
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Kigali (KGL)
Gregoire Kayibanda
Rwanda
GMT 2
Latitude: -1.96863
Longitude: 30.1395
Istanbul (IST)
Ataturk
Turkey
GMT 3
Latitude: 41.275278
Longitude: 28.751944
Distance: Kigali (KGL), Rwanda to Istanbul (IST), Turkey - 4,810.55 km
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How to travel Kigali to Istanbul
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Connecting flight₹57,284Longer — includes a stop82 options
Air distance is about 4,811 km. 10 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Kigali to Istanbul
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QA
Qatar Airways Flights
from $62025 flights
Fares from
$620
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
25 — compare timings in the list above
KL
Klm Royal Dutch Flights
from $71017 flights
Fares from
$710
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
17 — compare timings in the list above
ET
Ethiopian Airlines S C Flights
from $60012 flights
Fares from
$600
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
12 — compare timings in the list above
KE
Kenya Airways Flights
from $78512 flights
Fares from
$785
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
12 — compare timings in the list above
EG
Egyptair Flights
from $9887 flights
Fares from
$988
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
7 — compare timings in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
9h 30m · Ethiopian Airlines S C
First departure of the day
01:00 · Qatar Airways
Last departure of the day
20:35 · Klm Royal Dutch
Options in this snapshot
83
Direct / non-stop options
1
Airport codes
Kigali–KGL, Istanbul–IST
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
Around 83 flights appear in the dated route snapshot, including 1 non-stop option. Departures run through the day — the first flight leaves around 01:00 and the last around 20:35. The fastest flight takes about 9h 30m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from $600, Afternoon from $620, Night from $621, Evening from $710. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Kigali to Istanbul flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. Across the dates currently loaded for Kigali to Istanbul, Saturday shows the lowest fare at $600. That is an observed snapshot for these dates, not a rule that holds every week.
How far is Kigali from Istanbul by air?
The direct air distance between Kigali (KGL) and Istanbul (IST) is about 4,811 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from KGL to IST?
Yes. 1 non-stop flight is showing on Kigali to Istanbul for the dates currently loaded. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Kigali to Istanbul?
Qatar Airways, Klm Royal Dutch, Ethiopian Airlines S C, Kenya Airways and 1 other are showing on this route for the dates currently loaded. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Kigali to Istanbul?
The quickest non-stop Kigali to Istanbul flight currently loaded takes about 9h 35m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the baggage allowance on Kigali to Istanbul flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares showing right now include 2 Pieces, 23KG (23 KG X 1 pcs) and 1 Pieces. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest Kigali to Istanbul flight fare?
The lowest fare showing on Kigali to Istanbul for the dates currently loaded is $600. Fares on the same dates run up to $1,656, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline pricing moves continuously, so treat this as a dated observation rather than a fixed price.
What time do Kigali to Istanbul flights depart?
For the dates currently loaded the first departure is around 01:00 and the last is around 20:35, local time at Kigali. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 4,810.55 km.
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Lowest Kigali to Istanbul airfare today, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare Today
$600
03/10/2026
Ethiopian Airlines S C
10:40
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
$588
12/10/2026
Ethiopian Airlines S C
10:40
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
$570
11/12/2026
Ethiopian Airlines S C
10:40
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Kigali to Istanbul Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Kigali and Istanbul is approximately 4,811 KM. The flight duration ranges from 9H :30 M up to 53H :55 M depending on whether you book a non-stop flight or a connecting schedule with layovers.
Kigali to Istanbul Flight Schedule and Timing
Around 83 flights operate on this route, providing plenty of choices for your travel window. The earliest morning flight departs from Kigali at 01:00, while the last night flight leaves at 20:35. Flights depart from Gregoire Kayibanda and land at Ataturk.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Kigali to Istanbul
Aerial Distance
4,811 KM
Flight Duration
9H :30 M - 53H :55 M
Airport Codes
Kigali - KGL, Istanbul - IST
Total Flights Available
83 flights (1 direct)
First Flight Departure
Departs at 01:00
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 20:35
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
8 direct/indirect flights
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
27 direct/indirect flights
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
8 direct/indirect flights
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
18 direct/indirect flights
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
22 direct/indirect flights
Airport Information & Terminals
KGL: Kigali airport. Airport access in Kigali depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
IST: Istanbul airport system. Istanbul can mean the main Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen. They sit on different sides of the city, so airport choice can change transfer time completely. Match the airport to Sultanahmet, Taksim, Kadikoy or your business area.
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