Istanbul to Kigali (IST-KGL): nonstop upgrade & award space

Turkish Airlines flies the IST to KGL nonstop about 7 times a week. With Turkish Airlines flying most of the schedule, the long-haul premium cabin opens when that one carrier decides it does, which is why the calendar matters more than the search. 2LNR tracks award seats on Turkish Airlines across every IST to KGL date, so you can see whether a seat exists before you move points.

Schedule last confirmed . Departure times come from 2LNR's schedule data; confirm with the airline before you book.

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Istanbul to Kigali flight schedule

Scheduled nonstop departures for IST to KGL, last checked against our schedule feed on September 6, 2026. Airlines retime and cancel flights, so confirm with the airline before you book.

Schedule data dated .

Scheduled nonstop departures from Istanbul (IST) to Kigali (KGL)
Date Flight Airline Departs IST Arrives KGL Duration Aircraft
TK 612Turkish Airlines18:4000:457h 5m7M8
TK 606Turkish Airlines18:4000:457h 5m7M8
TK 612Turkish Airlines18:4000:457h 5m7M8
TK 606Turkish Airlines18:4500:507h 5m333
TK 612Turkish Airlines18:4000:457h 5m7M8
TK 569Turkish Airlines18:4000:557h 15m7M8
TK 606Turkish Airlines18:4000:557h 15m7M8

Showing all 7 scheduled IST to KGL departures across the next 7 days with service. Later dates are on the interactive map.

Departure and arrival times are local at their own airport, so an arrival can fall on a different local date than the departure; the duration column is the true elapsed flying time. A dash means the airline has not filed that value in the schedule data we hold. Aircraft are IATA equipment codes as filed, and can change up to departure.

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Award seats on IST to KGL departures

2LNR tracks award seats on Turkish Airlines, date by date. Open the calendar for Istanbul to Kigali to see whether a seat exists before you move points, the next 14 days free on every product and the full horizon on Pro.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each IST to KGL departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Airlines flying Istanbul to Kigali nonstop

Carriers operating IST to KGL nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

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Frequently asked questions about IST to KGL

How far is Kigali from Istanbul?
IST to KGL covers about 2,969 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; the schedule table on this page lists each scheduled departure with its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IST to KGL?
Turkish Airlines is currently the only airline flying IST to KGL nonstop. 2LNR tracks award seats on Turkish Airlines.
How many flights a week are there from IST to KGL?
About 7 nonstop flights a week run between Istanbul and Kigali in the current schedule, operated by Turkish Airlines. Frequency shifts by season, and the schedule table on this page shows what is scheduled next.
What time do flights from IST to KGL depart?
Scheduled IST to KGL nonstops in the next 7 days with service leave between 18:40 and 18:45, local time at Istanbul. The schedule table on this page lists every departure by date, with its arrival time and aircraft.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on IST to KGL?
Open the IST to KGL route on the interactive map or the matrix to see award seats by date on Turkish Airlines, the next 14 days free and the full horizon on Pro. On Pro you can also set an alert on the route and 2LNR notifies you when space opens.

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