Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Kigali to Istanbul?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigali and Istanbul takes around 9.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kigali and Istanbul?

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The flight distance between Kigali and Istanbul is 4815 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kigali and Istanbul?

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Several carriers operate flights between Kigali and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Kigali?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kigali and Zanzibar, Nairobi, London, Montreal, Brisbane, Dar es Salaam, Dhaka, Sydney, Entebbe, Adelaide, Auckland, New Delhi, Johannesburg, Manila, Vijayawada, Perth, Mahé, Gdańsk, Melbourne, Northern Cyprus.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Toronto, Birmingham, Dublin, Montreal, Edinburgh, Vancouver, Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Antalya, Athens, Reykjavik, Northern Cyprus, Amman, Calgary, Dalaman, Tallinn, Dubai.

Question 6

What airports are near Kigali?

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The main airport in Kigali is Kigali International. It is also served by Kigali International, Goma International, Kihihi Airstrip.

Question 7

What airports are near Istanbul?

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The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Yenişehir, Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Kigali and Istanbul?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Kigali and Istanbul thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Kigali and Istanbul can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Kigali and Istanbul?

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Currently, you can fly between Kigali and Istanbul with Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Egyptair.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Kigali and Istanbul?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kigali and Istanbul, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Kigali and Istanbul?

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Traveling between Kigali and Istanbul, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Kigali?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kigali. The main one is Kigali International and other nearby airports include Kigali International, Goma International, Kihihi Airstrip

Question 14

How many airports are there near Istanbul?

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There are a number of airports in and around Istanbul. The main one is Istanbul Airport and other nearby airports include Yenişehir, Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kigali and Istanbul depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kigali, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kigali and Istanbul arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Kigali and Istanbul depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kigali, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Kigali and Istanbul arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£320
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£547
Cheapest round-trip	£569
Average round-trip	£742
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	Yes	No
Pegasus	PGT	PC	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Egyptair	MSR	MS	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	5°C
February	9°C	5°C
March	11°C	7°C
April	15°C	9°C
May	20°C	14°C
June	25°C	19°C
July	28°C	22°C
August	28°C	23°C
September	24°C	20°C
October	19°C	15°C
November	15°C	12°C
December	11°C	8°C

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