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£307+ Cheap flights to Kigali

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— KGL
8 Jan — 15 Jan1
1 adult

Flights to Kigali in 2025

Find the latest flights to Kigali in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 3 January 2025.

Return from

£546

One-way from

£307

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£610
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 12/2-12/3
  • 5 total stops
  • 41h 55m total
  • London to Kigali
10/3
  • 10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 15m total
  • London to Kigali
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for return flights in January 2025

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kigali. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 3 January 2025.

Wed 12/220:05LHR - KGL
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/320:25KGL - LHR
3 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1£546
Wed 19/220:15LHR - KGL
2 stops21h 25mLufthansa
Wed 26/220:25KGL - LHR
3 stops22h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 2/1£549
Fri 10/1010:10LGW - KGL
1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 21/1001:40KGL - LGW
1 stop29h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/1£549
Fri 14/207:10LHR - KGL
1 stop10h 30mBrussels Airlines
Tue 11/320:50KGL - LHR
2 stops26h 30mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 2/1£550
Tue 4/218:45LGW - KGL
2 stops22h 35mSWISS
Wed 19/220:25KGL - LGW
3 stops23h 25mSWISS
Deal found 2/1£554
Sat 25/120:05LHR - KGL
2 stops21h 15mSWISS
Wed 5/220:25KGL - LHR
3 stops23h 25mSWISS
Deal found 2/1£557
Sat 15/214:00LHR - KGL
1 stop11h 15mEgyptair
Sat 8/303:55KGL - LHR
2 stops34h 40mEgyptair
Deal found 2/1£558
Fri 10/1018:25LHR - KGL
1 stop18h 05mKenya Airways
Wed 22/1009:10KGL - LHR
1 stop32h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/1£567
Sat 1/216:55LGW - KGL
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/202:40KGL - LGW
2 stops15h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/1£579
Sun 23/319:20LCY - KGL
2 stops22h 20mSWISS
Sun 30/320:05KGL - LCY
3 stops17h 25mSWISS
Deal found 2/1£581
Wed 12/318:15LCY - KGL
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/420:05KGL - LCY
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1£590
Sat 1/206:35LHR - KGL
1 stop17h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/202:40KGL - LHR
2 stops20h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/1£611

Find flights to Kigali within your budget

Locate flights to Kigali that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 3 January 2025.

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LondonKigali

LHR - KGL

LHRKGL

London Heathrow

Wed 12/2

20:05-19:40

2 stops21h 35m

Kigali Intl

Wed 12/3

20:25-14:45

3 stops20h 20m

£546

LondonKigali

LHR - KGL

LHRKGL

London Heathrow

Wed 19/2

20:15-19:40

2 stops21h 25m

Kigali Intl

Wed 26/2

20:25-17:05

3 stops22h 40m

£549

LondonKigali

LHR - KGL

LHRKGL

London Heathrow

Fri 14/2

07:10-19:40

1 stop10h 30m

Kigali Intl

Tue 11/3

20:50-21:20

2 stops26h 30m

£550

LondonKigali

LGW - KGL

LGWKGL

London Gatwick

Mon 10/2

10:00-00:55

1 stop12h 55m

Kigali Intl

Wed 12/3

17:40-05:40

1 stop14h 00m

£552

LondonKigali

LGW - KGL

LGWKGL

London Gatwick

Tue 4/2

18:45-19:20

2 stops22h 35m

Kigali Intl

Wed 19/2

20:25-17:50

3 stops23h 25m

£554

LondonKigali

LHR - KGL

LHRKGL

London Heathrow

Sat 25/1

20:05-19:20

2 stops21h 15m

Kigali Intl

Wed 5/2

20:25-17:50

3 stops23h 25m

£557

LondonKigali

LHR - KGL

LHRKGL

London Heathrow

Sat 15/2

14:00-03:15

1 stop11h 15m

Kigali Intl

Sat 8/3

03:55-12:35

2 stops34h 40m

£558

LondonKigali

LHR - KGL

LHRKGL

London Heathrow

Sat 14/6

18:25-08:10

1 stop12h 45m

Kigali Intl

Thu 19/6

03:40-16:15

1 stop13h 35m

£576

LondonKigali

LGW - KGL

LGWKGL

London Gatwick

Sat 1/2

16:55-01:45

1 stop30h 50m

Kigali Intl

Tue 11/2

02:40-16:00

2 stops15h 20m

£579

LondonKigali

LCY - KGL

LCYKGL

London City

Sun 23/3

19:20-19:40

2 stops22h 20m

Kigali Intl

Sun 30/3

20:05-12:30

3 stops17h 25m

£581

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Travel insights for flights to Kigali

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Kigali. Price data was last updated on 27 December 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Kigali, you should look to book at least 89 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.

How long is the flight to Kigali?

On average, a flight from London to Kigali takes 18 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Kigali from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kigali?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Kigali are Turkish Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Ethiopian Air.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kigali

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kigali. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kigali. Reviews last updated 3 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS, Kenya Airways and Lufthansa 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.
7.8
Good
1,338 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

7.8
Good
1,338 reviews
7.8
Good
1,338 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

7.5
Good
3,747 reviews
7.8
Good
1,338 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

7.5
Good
1,589 reviews
7.8
Good
1,338 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

7.4
Good
348 reviews
7.8
Good
1,338 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

7.3
Good
3,900 reviews
7.8
Good
1,338 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

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 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, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kigali.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kigali?

    Kigali Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kigali. One-way flights to Kigali Intl typically cost £174, while return flights cost around £255.

  • How much is a return flight to Kigali?

    A return flight to Kigali will typically cost around £359, however they can be found for as little as £317.

  • 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 have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Kigali Intl?

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

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