How long is the flight from Kigali to Istanbul Airport?

There are many flights that can get you from Kigali to Istanbul Airport in 9h 50m. Fly via Ethiopian Air or KLM to get the fastest option. The distance between Kigali and Istanbul Airport is about 2987 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Weekly flight availability from Kigali to Istanbul Airport

The most flights from KGL to IST are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

What airport do you fly from for flights from Kigali to Istanbul?

For a flight from Kigali to Istanbul, you will be flying from Kigali Intl. Kigali Intl (KGL) is just 3.2 mi from the center of the city. Kigali Intl is the only Kigali airport and it handles 1 outbound flight to Istanbul per day. 0 airlines have flights to Istanbul from Kigali Intl on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from Kigali to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kigali to Istanbul.

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Average price	£670

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kigali to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kigali to Istanbul Airport (average of £464). Flying from Kigali to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £981). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Kigali to Istanbul?
For a flight from Kigali to Istanbul, you will be flying from Kigali Intl. Kigali Intl (KGL) is just 3.2 mi from the center of the city. Kigali Intl is the only Kigali airport and it handles 1 outbound flight to Istanbul per day. 0 airlines have flights to Istanbul from Kigali Intl on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Kigali to Istanbul Airport?
There are many flights that can get you from Kigali to Istanbul Airport in 9h 50m. Fly via Ethiopian Air or KLM to get the fastest option. The distance between Kigali and Istanbul Airport is about 2987 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from Kigali to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Kigali to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Kigali to Istanbul?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kigali to Istanbul.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Kigali to Istanbul?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kigali to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kigali to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kigali to Istanbul Airport (average of £464). Flying from Kigali to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £981). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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