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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Kigali, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Kigali, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Kigali (IST-KGL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Kigali that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Kigali flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to Kigali to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul to Kigali?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Kigali clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Istanbul to Kigali, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Kigali, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 21% lower on average.

When to book flights from Istanbul to Kigali

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Kigali based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Istanbul to Kigali flights

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Istanbul and Kigali?

    A passport is required to fly from Istanbul to Kigali.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to Kigali?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to Kigali flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Kigali?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Istanbul and Kigali.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul to Kigali?

    There are nonstop flights from Istanbul to Kigali on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to Kigali, Turkish Airlines or Egyptair?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Kigali are Turkish Airlines and Egyptair. With an average price for the route of $1,016 and an overall rating of 7.3, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Egyptair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $558 and an overall rating of 6.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to Kigali?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul to Kigali.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to Kigali?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kigali from Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul to Kigali?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kigali with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline. Booking your flights between Istanbul and KGL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to Kigali?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kigali from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Kigali

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $391 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Kigali?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to Kigali Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Kigali Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Kigali Intl

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Kigali Intl to Istanbul

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Istanbul to Kigali

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Kigali. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Kigali? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4090 reviews
7.4Food
7.8Crew
7.3Boarding
7.4Entertainment
7.3Comfort
Airline reviews

This is not business class. This is premium economy. Total scam to sell this as business class

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
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This is not business class. This is premium economy. Total scam to sell this as business class

Seats too much and for the price we paid eve thought economy we still had to pay $169 to check a ba that’s ridiculous and also my daughter needed water so she can take her medicine we push the boton for the attendant to get us water they never came we push it 3 times no one came and ask what we needed . Am not happy with the service at all I will not fly with TK anymore

Boarding experience was a mess- both to and from Istanbul airport. No one knew anything. They asked everyone to line up according to their sit numbers- it was unbelievable. Business class had a separate line, but it was hard to find- I had to go through all that mess before finding it. Would not recommend

My experience with Turkish Airlines was good. I didn’t get the meal I ordered. So I didn’t have anything to eat which was disappointing.

They can my date of travel and let me standard in Istanbul for three days stop over and only pay for one day in a hotel with only one breakfast for three days.

the flight was cancelled and I was rebooked twice, once 26 hours later, then another 24 hours later. In total the flight was delayed for 40 hours. Never again will I use kayak or Turkish Airlines for my travel.

Worst experience with boarding once we left the wheel chair even traveling business we had to wait with all the crowd for the bus to take us to the plane then climb the stairs with our bags When you pay extra for comfort and convenience and you don’t get any is disappointing

Food is very turkish. No regard for other natinalities taste and preference. The entertainment can be improved- it was the same menu on 10/8/25 and 10/25/25. The boarding is the worst in the airline industry- I suggest you ask your staff to and watch how other airlines do it.

The best airline for international travel in terms of value you get in business class (service/cost)

I liked the overall flight experience. However, Turkish officials could do a better job at guiding non-Turkish speakers to their connecting flight gates in such a huge & vast airport.

The flight was late 1 hr in amman with no ac

I lost my bad at Cairo’s airpor… it wasn’t shipped with me on the plane

Has upgraded from inside from leather sets to new version of touch screens ,,thank u

There is no respect or customer service whatsoever in Egypt airline extremely poor customer service never fly again. Find ticket with adjective airline. It’s like throwing money in the trash.

The plane was falling apart. Screens didn't work. My chair didn't work. My tray didn't work. It makes me nervous about the maintenance of vital functions for flight. The food is horrible. We never eat it.

Our flight was delayed for more than three hours due to mechanical issues. Please compensate.

Made to check carryon and had more than 500 dollars stolen buy airline

flight was late, after landing they made us stay 30 min-hour on the plane, very uncomfortable and not clean at all. Trash all over the plane very unsanitary

Nice flight, friendly crew, and a decent in-flight meal.

Check in was madness. Boarding was madness. The flight itself was OK, and the flight attendants were nice. Connection to my next flight was two hours. But based on my arrival gate in Cairo, and next departure gate in Cairo, the whole two hours were needed given the inefficient procedures. At the end of my journey (connected to Lufthansa after Egyptair), my checked luggage did not arrive, and after 4 days, has still not arrived.

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