Cheap flights from Kigali to Istanbul

One-way fares from US$514 · KGL → IST · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
US$514

Ethiopian Airlines · Thu, 3 Dec

Cheapest month
December

from US$514

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
8h 15m

4,780 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Kigali to Istanbul

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  1. December 2026 Cheapest US$514

Cheapest dates in December 2026

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Ethiopian Airlines
Depart10:30 Thu, 3 DecKGL → IST 8h 15m · 1 stop
US$514one way, per person
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About flights from Kigali to Istanbul

Kigali (KGL) and Istanbul (IST) are about 4,780 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 8h 15m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from US$514, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Kigali to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is US$514 with Ethiopian Airlines, departing Thursday, 3 December 2026.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kigali to Istanbul?

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from US$514 one way.

Are there direct flights from Kigali to Istanbul?

We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Kigali to Istanbul?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 8h 15m. Kigali and Istanbul are around 4,780 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Kigali to Istanbul?

Recent fares on this route were with Ethiopian Airlines.

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