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
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
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$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
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov – 17 Nov | $886 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Nov – 28 Nov | $697 | Egyptair | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ethiopian Airlines, Egyptair.
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
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
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$447 19 Feb 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
$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.
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
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov | $452 | Egyptair | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Nov | $445 | Qatar Airways | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Dec | $573 | Egyptair | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Feb 2027 | $449 | Egyptair | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Feb 2027 | $447 | Egyptair | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Feb 2027 | $447 | Egyptair | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $445.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Egyptair, Qatar Airways.
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.
Today's prices for 24 Nov – 28 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 19 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
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.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $989 | $697 | +15% | 10 |
| 30–59 days | $861 | $846 | Cheapest seen | 9 |
| 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $445 | $433 | Cheapest seen | 11 |
| 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
