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Connecting route · Turkiye → Rwanda

Flights from Istanbul to Kigali

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Kigali. The easiest way is one stop via Cairo or Addis Ababa, about 8h 30m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 30m
ISTKGLCAI

Istanbul to Kigali at a glance

Fastest journey8h 30mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Kigali

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
IST Cairo (CAI) KGL
Leg 1: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~8h 30m
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IST Addis Ababa (ADD) KGL
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, RwandAir
One airline, one ticket ~9h 03m
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3
IST Doha (DOH) KGL
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, RwandAir
One airline, one ticket ~10h 38m
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IST Nairobi (NBO) KGL
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Kenya Airways
Self-transfer likely ~10h 25m
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IST Zanzibar (ZNZ) KGL
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Auric Air, RwandAir
Self-transfer likely ~11h 35m
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IST Mombasa (MBA) KGL
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: RwandAir
Self-transfer likely ~11h 15m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,777 km2,967 miles
Journey time
8h 30mestimate
Time difference
-1hKigali vs Istanbul
Currency in Kigali
USD
Airports
IST, SAW → KGL

Flights from Istanbul to Kigali: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Kigali?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Cairo, Addis Ababa and Doha. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Kigali?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,777 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Kigali?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI), Addis Ababa (ADD), Doha (DOH) and Nairobi (NBO). Air Cairo flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Kigali?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Kigali: Kigali International Airport (KGL).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Kigali?
Kigali is 1 hour behind Istanbul.

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