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Connecting route · Turkiye → Democratic Republic of the Congo

Flights from Istanbul to Kinshasa

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Kinshasa. The easiest way is one stop via Cairo or Addis Ababa, about 9h 17m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 17m
ISTFIHCAI

Istanbul to Kinshasa at a glance

Fastest journey9h 17mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Kinshasa

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) FIH
Leg 1: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~9h 17m
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2
IST Addis Ababa (ADD) FIH
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 51m
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3
IST Libreville (LBV) FIH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Côte d'Ivoire, Asky Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 43m
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4
IST Pointe-Noire (PNR) FIH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Côte d'Ivoire
Self-transfer likely ~10h 43m
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IST Entebbe (EBB) FIH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Congo, Uganda Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 38m
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IST Nairobi (NBO) FIH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Kenya Airways
Self-transfer likely ~12h 29m
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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
5,243 km3,256 miles
Journey time
9h 17mestimate
Time difference
-2hKinshasa vs Istanbul
Currency in Kinshasa
USD
Airports
IST, SAW → FIH

Flights from Istanbul to Kinshasa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Kinshasa?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Cairo, Addis Ababa and Libreville. 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 Kinshasa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,243 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Kinshasa?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI), Addis Ababa (ADD), Libreville (LBV) and Pointe-Noire (PNR). Air Cairo flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Kinshasa?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Kinshasa: Ndjili International Airport (FIH).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Kinshasa?
Kinshasa is 2 hours behind Istanbul.

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