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How to get fromIstanbul to Kigaliby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Kigali by plane or bus

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  1. Fly Istanbul to Kigali International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane IST - KGL
    10h 42m
    $253–853

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kigali International Airport

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    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane SAW - KGL
    14h 52m
    $243–603

  3. Fly Istanbul to Kamembe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kamembe International Airport (KME)plane plane IST - KME
    2. Take the bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    20h 13m
    $267–873

Istanbul (IST) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,861 km
  • Duration: 10h 42m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Kigali, Rwanda?

Turkish Airlines, Egyptair, and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) 3 times a day.

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