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Cheap flights from Kigali to Istanbul from $447 KGL → IST, SAW

Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

The cheapest return found recently is $697 with Egyptair, 24 Nov – 28 Nov, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $447 with Egyptair, 19 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$447, Egyptair, found 3 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$697, 24 Nov to 28 Nov
Cheapest month to fly
November 2026, one-way fares from $445 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Turkish Airlines
Shortest nonstop flight found
9 h 40 min

Return

Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.

Cheapest return found recently

$697

24 Nov – 28 Nov · Egyptair

Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 3:55 a.m. · Return leaves 3:50 a.m. · 46 h 10 min of travel, both ways together

out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Cairo International Airport (CAI) · 17 h connection

found 5 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$2,024

24 Nov – 29 Nov · Turkish Airlines

Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 2:35 a.m. · Return leaves 2:40 a.m. · 16 h 45 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 5 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $697 24 Nov – 28 Novfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 36 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $697 to $886.

At $697, the cheapest return found recently is at the low end of that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 24 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

28 fares on 2 departure dates

14 Nov – 17 Nov: $886, found 8 days ago24 Nov – 28 Nov: $697, found 5 days agoNov
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
14 Nov – 17 Nov$886Ethiopian AirlinesKigali International Airport (KGL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
24 Nov – 28 Nov$697EgyptairKigali International Airport (KGL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $447 to $451.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$447

19 Feb 2027 · Egyptair

Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 3:55 a.m. · 12 h 55 min trip

1 stop · via Cairo International Airport (CAI) · connection may need a visa

found 3 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$595

19 Feb 2027 · Turkish Airlines

Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 2:35 a.m. · 9 h 40 min trip

nonstop

found 3 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $447 19 Feb 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $445 18 Novfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 35 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $409 to $571.

$447, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $409 to $571.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates from 17 Nov to 28 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 19 Feb 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

58 fares on 6 departure dates

17 Nov: $452, found 5 days ago18 Nov: $445, found 8 days ago27 Dec: $573, found 5 days ago5 Feb 2027: $449, found 3 days ago19 Feb 2027: $447, found 3 days ago28 Feb 2027: $447, found 3 days agoNovDecFeb
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
17 Nov$452EgyptairKigali International Airport (KGL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
18 Nov$445Qatar AirwaysKigali International Airport (KGL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
27 Dec$573EgyptairKigali International Airport (KGL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
5 Feb 2027$449EgyptairKigali International Airport (KGL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
19 Feb 2027$447EgyptairKigali International Airport (KGL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
28 Feb 2027$447EgyptairKigali International Airport (KGL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $445.

November 2026From $445Cheapest seen2 departure dates18 Nov · found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $5731 departure date27 Dec · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
February 2027From $4473 departure dates19 Feb 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Kigali to Istanbul

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Kigali to Istanbul?

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 13% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (36 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

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Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
7–13 days$989$697+15%10
30–59 days$861$846Cheapest seen9
60–89 days$867$846+1%17
90–179 days$866$866+1%7

One-way

The cheapest fares were 7 to 13 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (35 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
7–13 days$445$433Cheapest seen11
30–59 days$447$447+0%12
90–179 days$544$447+22%19

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 24 Nov – 28 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Kigali to Istanbul?

The cheapest return found recently is $697 with Egyptair, 24 Nov to 28 Nov, found 5 days ago.

How much is a one-way flight from Kigali to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $447 with Egyptair, 19 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $445 with Qatar Airways, 18 Nov, found 8 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $447 to $451.

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

November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $445, 18 Nov, found 8 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kigali to Istanbul?

In 36 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 13% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure. In 35 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 7 to 13 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Kigali to Istanbul?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $2,024 with Turkish Airlines, 24 Nov to 29 Nov, found 5 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $595 with Turkish Airlines, 19 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago.

How long is the flight from Kigali to Istanbul?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Turkish Airlines on 19 Feb 2027, takes 9 h 40 min from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Istanbul New Airport (IST). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Egyptair on 19 Feb 2027, takes 12 h 55 min with 1 stop.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Kigali to Istanbul?

Between 17 Nov and 28 Feb 2027, Egyptair has the cheapest one-way on 5 of the 6 departure dates we hold, and Qatar Airways on 1.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work