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KGLISTFri, 30 Oct
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Lowest fareUS$481Egyptair
Fastest9h 40mgate to gate
Options found49flights on this route
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Qatar Airways
QR-6395
23:20
2026-10-30
Kigali (KGL)Gregoire Kayibanda
30H :40 M
1 Stop
DOH
· 20h 30m Doha (DOH), Qatar
07:00
2026-11-01
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
2 Pieces 1 Pieces
$1,007
Flight DetailsKGL to IST - 30H :40 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
PublishNDC
2 Pieces 1 Pieces
$1,007
Flight DetailsKGL to IST - 30H :40 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-806
17:35
2026-10-30
Kigali (KGL)Gregoire Kayibanda
18H :25 M
2 Stops
ADD
· 1h 15m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
CAI
· 8h 10m Cairo (CAI), Egypt
13:00
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Refundable 1 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
2 Pieces 1 Pieces
$1,072
Flight DetailsKGL to IST - 18H :25 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-806
17:35
2026-10-30
Kigali (KGL)Gregoire Kayibanda
23H :15 M
2 Stops
ADD
· 1h 15m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
CAI
· 13h 00m Cairo (CAI), Egypt
17:50
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Refundable 1 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
2 Pieces 1 Pieces
$1,072
Flight DetailsKGL to IST - 23H :15 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Airfare Highlights
From flights departing on Fri, 30 Oct 2026.
Lowest fare$481Egyptair03:55
Earliest departure$870Qatar Airways01:00
Shortest duration$619Turkish Airlines02:35
Night
00:00-05:59
$481Egyptair at 03:55Morning
06:00-11:59
$712Qatar Airways at 08:20Afternoon
12:00-17:59
$775Qatar Airways at 17:30Evening
18:00-23:59
$712Qatar Airways at 18:55
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
Flights shown for 30 Oct 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
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How to travel Kigali to Istanbul
Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.
OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹59,6689h 40m1 flight
Connecting flight₹46,361Longer, includes a stop48 options
Air distance is about 4,811 km. 8 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 $71223 flights
Fares from
$712
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
23 in the list above
ET
Ethiopian Airlines S C Flights
from $1,0079 flights
Fares from
$1,007
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
9 in the list above
KL
Klm Royal Dutch Flights
from $9156 flights
Fares from
$915
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
6 in the list above
EG
Egyptair Flights
from $4814 flights
Fares from
$481
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
4 in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
9h 40m · Turkish Airlines
First departure of the day
01:00 · Qatar Airways
Last departure of the day
23:20 · Qatar Airways
Flight options found
49
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
The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 49 flight options, 1 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 01:00 and the last around 23:20. The fastest flight takes about 9h 40m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Night from $481, Morning from $712, Evening from $712, Afternoon from $775. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Destination & City Travel Guide
About Istanbul
Istanbul’s geography shapes every visit. Sultanahmet holds Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque within walking distance, while the Grand Bazaar is a separate trading maze nearby. Ferries across the Bosphorus reveal how the European and Asian shores fit together. Travellers from India may arrive for a city break or connect onwards, but a short stop still needs realistic transfer time: Istanbul Airport is northwest of the historic centre, and traffic can slow road routes sharply.
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Tips for travellers from India
Sultanahmet is the most direct base for Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and nearby historic streets. A stay near Taksim instead favours the northern side of the central European districts, while Kadıköy provides an Asian-shore base reached by ferry or rail. Istanbul Airport is northwest of these areas; Sabiha Gökçen is a separate airport on the Asian side. A connection involving both needs a cross-city transfer.
The airport metro connects through Gayrettepe, where onward city rail serves other districts. In June 2026, the final Halkalı–Arnavutköy section opened, extending the airport railway towards Halkalı and giving passengers another western connection. Choose the interchange for the final hotel rather than assuming the airport train runs directly to Sultanahmet. The Grand Bazaar fits into a historic-peninsula day, while a Bosphorus ferry ride can be planned around an actual destination on the opposite shore. A scheduled public ferry and a sightseeing cruise offer different routes and ticket arrangements. The Blue Mosque is an active place of worship, so visitor access is organised around prayers; Hagia Sophia has separate visitor arrangements. Grouping these sites geographically still requires treating each entrance as a distinct visit. For an early flight, compare the first airport transport departure with the check-in time.
Best time to visit Istanbul
April to May or September to October, around 11–25°C, for walking and ferries.
By Air: Istanbul Airport (IST) is about 35 km northwest of the centre; metro to Gayrettepe takes roughly 30 minutes, followed by onward travel. Airport buses and taxis serve city districts.
By Rail: Gayrettepe connects the M11 airport metro with the wider metro network; Sirkeci is useful for historic peninsula travel.
By Road: Havaist airport buses serve major districts; intercity coaches use large terminals on both sides of the city.
What to do in Istanbul
Visit Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque in Sultanahmet.
Browse the covered lanes of the Grand Bazaar.
Take a public ferry across the Bosphorus.
Explore the courtyards of Topkapı Palace.
Istanbul airport information
Istanbul Airport (IST).
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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. On the Kigali to Istanbul dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at $481. This can change from week to 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 listed on this page for Kigali to Istanbul. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Kigali to Istanbul?
Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines S C, Klm Royal Dutch and Egyptair are listed on this route for the dates shown here. 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 on this page takes about 9h 40m. 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 on this page 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 Kigali to Istanbul fare on this page is $481. Fares on the same dates run up to $2,790, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
What time do Kigali to Istanbul flights depart?
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 01:00 and the last around 23:20, 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, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare
$481
30/10/2026
Egyptair
03:55
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
$471
07/11/2026
Egyptair
03:55
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
$457
06/01/2027
Egyptair
03:55
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Kigali to Istanbul Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Kigali and Istanbul is about 4,811 KM. In these results, journey times range from 9h 40m to 55h 5m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
Kigali to Istanbul Flight Schedule and Timing
The search for these dates returned 49 flight options, 1 of them non-stop. The first departure from Kigali is at 01:00 and the last is at 23:20. Flights leave 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 40m - 55h 5m
Airport Codes
Kigali - KGL, Istanbul - IST
Total Flights Available
49 flights1 direct48 with layovers
First Flight Departure
Departs at 01:00
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 23:20
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
12 flights1 direct11 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
22 flights0 direct22 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
No flights in this time slot
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
9 flights0 direct9 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
6 flights0 direct6 with layovers
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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