What airport do you fly into for flights to Kigali?

Kigali Intl (KGL), located 3.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Kigali.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kigali?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Kigali is currently May ; with July being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Can I find cheaper flights to Kigali if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kigali on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Kigali?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Kenya Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kigali.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kigali?

Kigali Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kigali. One-way flights to Kigali Intl Airport typically cost £126, while return flights cost around £189.

How much is a return flight to Kigali?

A return flight to Kigali will typically cost around £1,663, however they can be found for as little as £237.

Where does the fastest flight to Kigali depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Kigali, London offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 30 minutes).

Does Kigali Intl Airport have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Kigali Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Kigali Intl Airport?

Yes. Kigali Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Host in Rwanda is the closest property to Kigali Intl Airport (0.0 mi away from Kigali Intl Airport).

This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Kigali Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a KGL flight.

When is the best time to fly to Kigali?

Temperature-wise, there isn’t much to choose from. Midday highs are consistently around 28C, 365 days of the year, meaning that the majority of visitors schedule their trips to coincide with special events rather than the weather. Due to the city’s reputation as a culinary hotspot, the AIC International Food Fair is well worth a visit. Held in May, this popular annual event showcases world cuisines in one spot, and is held on rotation at one of the city’s embassies. July sees the city rocking to the sounds of live music, as the Kigali-Up festival takes over the Amahoro Stadium and exposes spectators to the sounds of rock, pop and funk. October sees the party continue in the shape of the Mutzig Beerfest at the Gikondo Fair Grounds, while smaller cultural events are held throughout the year.

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Flights to Kigali in 2024

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Average price	£390
Return from	£490
One-way from	£324

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Cheap flights to Kigali in May & June 2024

The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to Kigali in May and June 2024. If these prices don't match your budget, be sure to check back soon for more deals.

Mon 13/506:50LHR - KGL

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Sat 9/1121:10KGL - LHR

3 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/5£490

Sun 12/522:10LHR - KGL

1 stop27h 30mEgypt Air

Sat 18/503:20KGL - LHR

2 stops35h 15mEgypt Air

Deal found 5/5£492

Fri 31/522:10LHR - KGL

1 stop27h 30mEgypt Air

Mon 10/603:20KGL - LHR

2 stops35h 15mEgypt Air

Deal found 5/5£517

Tue 4/610:10LGW - KGL

1 stop25h 50mEthiopian Air

Wed 12/615:50KGL - LGW

1 stop15h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 5/5£528

Mon 3/610:10LGW - KGL

1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air

Tue 11/601:40KGL - LGW

1 stop29h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 5/5£528

Mon 3/610:10LGW - KGL

1 stop25h 50mEthiopian Air

Mon 10/615:50KGL - LGW

1 stop15h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 5/5£536

Tue 4/618:25LHR - KGL

1 stop12h 45mKenya Airways

Mon 10/603:40KGL - LHR

1 stop13h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 5/5£551

Mon 3/610:10LGW - KGL

1 stop25h 50mEthiopian Air

Mon 17/617:40KGL - LGW

1 stop13h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 6/5£555

Sun 2/610:10LGW - KGL

1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air

Wed 12/615:50KGL - LGW

1 stop15h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 5/5£556

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These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Kigali in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.

Wed 30/1006:50LHR - KGL

1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 9/1121:10KGL - LHR

3 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/5£454

Wed 30/1006:50LHR - KGL

1 stop10h 45mBrussels Airlines

Sat 9/1121:10KGL - LHR

1 stop21h 55mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 5/5£463

Wed 30/1006:50LHR - KGL

1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 9/1121:10KGL - LHR

3 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/5£472

Wed 30/1006:50LHR - KGL

1 stop10h 45mBrussels Airlines

Sat 9/1121:10KGL - LHR

2 stops14h 55mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 5/5£481

Mon 13/506:50LHR - KGL

1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 9/1121:10KGL - LHR

3 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/5£490

Sun 12/522:10LHR - KGL

1 stop27h 30mEgypt Air

Sat 18/503:20KGL - LHR

2 stops35h 15mEgypt Air

Deal found 5/5£492

Wed 11/918:25LHR - KGL

1 stop12h 45mKenya Airways

Wed 25/919:00KGL - LHR

1 stop22h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 5/5£515

Fri 31/522:10LHR - KGL

1 stop27h 30mEgypt Air

Mon 10/603:20KGL - LHR

2 stops35h 15mEgypt Air

Deal found 5/5£517

Thu 28/1117:25LHR - KGL

1 stop29h 10mKenya Airways

Thu 12/1219:00KGL - LHR

1 stop22h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 5/5£524

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Mon 13/506:50LHR - KGL

1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 9/1121:10KGL - LHR

3 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/5£490

Sun 12/522:10LHR - KGL

1 stop27h 30mEgypt Air

Sat 18/503:20KGL - LHR

2 stops35h 15mEgypt Air

Deal found 5/5£492

Mon 13/506:30LHR - KGL

1 stop12h 05mKLM

Sat 9/1119:00KGL - LHR

2 stops17h 45mKLM

Deal found 5/5£569

Sun 12/520:50LHR - KGL

3 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 18/503:20KGL - LHR

2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/5£605

Sun 12/522:10LHR - KGL

1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/509:10KGL - LHR

1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/5£610

Mon 13/518:25LHR - KGL

1 stop12h 45mKenya Airways

Fri 8/1103:40KGL - LHR

1 stop13h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 5/5£614

Mon 13/508:40LHR - KGL

2 stops14h 55mKLM

Fri 8/1103:40KGL - LHR

2 stops33h 05mKLM

Deal found 5/5£638

Mon 13/509:40LHR - KGL

1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 9/1123:35KGL - LHR

Nonstop8h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/5£680

Sun 12/518:30LHR - KGL

2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 18/503:20KGL - LHR

2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/5£691

One-way flights to Kigali

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Mon 27/509:40LHR - KGL

1 stop16h 00mEgypt Air

Deal found 5/5£324

Sat 5/1015:00LHR - KGL

1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/5£351

Sat 5/1007:30LGW - KGL

2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/5£363

Mon 27/506:50LHR - KGL

2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/5£370

Mon 27/506:55LGW - KGL

2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/5£380

Sat 5/1007:45LHR - KGL

2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/5£387

Mon 27/508:15LTN - KGL

3 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/5£394

Sat 5/1011:30LGW - KGL

1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/5£395

Mon 27/507:15LTN - KGL

2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/5£396

Direct flights to Kigali

Tue 10/921:20LHR - KGL

Nonstop8h 40mRwandAir

Tue 24/900:45KGL - LHR

Nonstop9h 15mRwandAir

Deal found 5/5£538

Wed 5/621:20LHR - KGL

Nonstop8h 40mRwandAir

Tue 11/600:45KGL - LHR

Nonstop9h 15mRwandAir

Deal found 6/5£556

Tue 10/921:20LHR - KGL

Nonstop8h 40mRwandAir

Wed 25/923:25KGL - LHR

Nonstop8h 35mRwandAir

Deal found 5/5£597

Wed 22/521:20LHR - KGL

Nonstop8h 40mRwandAir

Tue 4/600:45KGL - LHR

Nonstop9h 15mRwandAir

Deal found 6/5£607

Wed 22/521:20LHR - KGL

Nonstop8h 40mRwandAir

Wed 5/623:25KGL - LHR

Nonstop8h 35mRwandAir

Deal found 5/5£632

Mon 10/621:20LHR - KGL

Nonstop8h 40mRwandAir

Sat 15/623:25KGL - LHR

Nonstop8h 35mRwandAir

Deal found 5/5£714

Mon 17/621:20LHR - KGL

Nonstop8h 40mRwandAir

Wed 17/723:25KGL - LHR

Nonstop8h 35mRwandAir

Deal found 6/5£774

Sat 19/1021:20LHR - KGL

Nonstop8h 40mRwandAir

Sat 2/1123:35KGL - LHR

Nonstop8h 45mRwandAir

Deal found 6/5£775

Mon 24/621:20LHR - KGL

Nonstop8h 40mRwandAir

Sun 8/900:45KGL - LHR

Nonstop9h 20mRwandAir

Deal found 5/5£838

Average price of flights to Kigali by month

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Kigali (average of £489). Flying to Kigali in July will prove the most costly (average of £1,022). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£551

February

£549

March

£553

April

£560

May

£390

June

£541

July

£814

August

£619

September

£553

October

£562

November

£532

December

£662

When is the best time to book a flight to Kigali?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Kigali, you should look to book at least 57 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Kigali

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with RwandAir, Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air to Kigali by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.9

Good

1,602 reviews

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1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

KLM

7.9

Good

1,602 reviews

KLM

7.9

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1,602 reviews

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1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

RwandAir

7.9

Good

49 reviews

KLM

7.9

Good

1,602 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

SWISS

7.8

Good

2,013 reviews

KLM

7.9

Good

1,602 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

Qatar Airways

7.7

Good

4,439 reviews

KLM

7.9

Good

1,602 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

Air France

7.5

Good

1,783 reviews

KLM

7.9

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1,602 reviews

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1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

There is an air of change in Kigali. It is over 20 years since the Rwandan capital was in the centre of a domestic conflict and acts of genocide killing between 500,000 and 1million Rwandans. Today the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre commemorates the victims but the streets resonate with the confident sounds of a city renewed.

Kigali is the heart of the country both geographically and politically, and few visitors to Rwanda can pass through without spending some time in the city known as the Singapore of Africa. The nickname is not without reason, for Kigali has developed into an organized and forward-thinking city characterized by lawns, flower beds and modern construction. It has even become a popular spot for long-term expats who enjoy a culture heavy on up-market restaurants, coffee shops and boutique stores. It is unsurprising, perhaps, to learn that this city is distinctly Western it its appearance, far removed from the designs associated with a classic African city.

Alternatively, look beyond the city limits and explore the wealth of wildlife in the surrounding hills. Rwanda is home to gorillas, elephants and giraffes, as well as zebras, leopards, and crocodiles. It also boasts the largest montane forest in central Africa, NyungweNational Park, where visitors can become acquainted with thirteen different species of monkey. The park also offers a host of trails excellent for both hiking and biking.

Getting around Kigali

Cars can be hired at the airport, but the city centre can easily be navigated on foot. Public transport is widespread, but can be unreliable. Private hire taxi companies are also an option.

What is good to know if travelling to Kigali?

Malaria and STDs are still prevalent in Rwanda, so be sure to take all necessary precautions.
Drink bottled water.

When is the best time to fly to Kigali?
Temperature-wise, there isn’t much to choose from. Midday highs are consistently around 28C, 365 days of the year, meaning that the majority of visitors schedule their trips to coincide with special events rather than the weather. Due to the city’s reputation as a culinary hotspot, the AIC International Food Fair is well worth a visit. Held in May, this popular annual event showcases world cuisines in one spot, and is held on rotation at one of the city’s embassies. July sees the city rocking to the sounds of live music, as the Kigali-Up festival takes over the Amahoro Stadium and exposes spectators to the sounds of rock, pop and funk. October sees the party continue in the shape of the Mutzig Beerfest at the Gikondo Fair Grounds, while smaller cultural events are held throughout the year.
What does KGL mean?
This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Kigali Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a KGL flight.
What airport do you fly into for flights to Kigali?
Kigali Intl (KGL), located 3.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Kigali.
Can I find cheaper flights to Kigali if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kigali on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Kigali?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Kenya Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kigali.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kigali?
Kigali Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kigali. One-way flights to Kigali Intl Airport typically cost £126, while return flights cost around £189.
How much is a return flight to Kigali?
A return flight to Kigali will typically cost around £1,663, however they can be found for as little as £237.
Where does the fastest flight to Kigali depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Kigali, London offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 30 minutes).
Does Kigali Intl Airport have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Kigali Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Kigali Intl Airport?
Yes. Kigali Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Host in Rwanda is the closest property to Kigali Intl Airport (0.0 mi away from Kigali Intl Airport).

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Plan your trip to Kigali by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Kigali is currently £373 while a return flight costs £551. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Kigali, you should look to book at least 57 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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