What airport do you fly into for flights to Kigali?

If you book a flight to Kigali, you will be flying into Kigali Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Kigali Intl (KGL) is located 5.2 km from the centre of 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, RwandAir 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 AED 1,020, while return flights cost around AED 1,394.

How much is a return flight to Kigali?

A return flight to Kigali will typically cost around AED 458, however they can be found for as little as AED 380.

Where does the fastest flight to Kigali depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Kigali, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (6 hours 0 minutes).

Does Kigali Intl have rental cars?

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 km away from Kigali Intl).

AED 852+ Flights to Kigali, Rwanda

Flights to Kigali in 2025

Return from	AED 1,649
One-way from	AED 852
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	AED 2,108
Good round-trip deal	AED 1,900 or less
Good one-way deal	AED 1,129 or less

Ethiopian Air
22/8-28/8
2 total stops
21h 30m total
Dubai to Kigali

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Qatar Airways
13/8
1 total stop
16h 25m total
Dubai to Kigali

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (AED 554 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 115 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights to Kigali
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kigali. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 9 July 2025.

Fri 22/817:10DXB - KGL

1 stop9h 55mEthiopian Air

Thu 28/802:10KGL - DXB

1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/7AED 1,649

Sun 20/701:50DXB - KGL

Nonstop6h 00mRwandAir

Fri 25/700:30KGL - DXB

Nonstop6h 00mRwandAir

Deal found 8/7AED 1,656

Fri 17/1023:25DXB - KGL

1 stop16h 20mQatar Airways

Mon 20/1015:50KGL - DXB

1 stop9h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/7AED 1,704

Wed 6/806:55DXB - KGL

1 stop27h 05mKenya Airways

Wed 13/820:00KGL - DXB

1 stop30h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 9/7AED 1,774

Fri 15/805:50DXB - KGL

1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 13/903:40KGL - DXB

2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/7AED 2,057

Mon 20/1011:55DXB - KGL

1 stop16h 45mEgyptair

Thu 23/1003:20KGL - DXB

2 stops12h 40mEgyptair

Deal found 9/7AED 2,174

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Fri 22/817:10DXB - KGL

1 stop9h 55mEthiopian Air

Thu 28/802:10KGL - DXB

1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/7AED 1,649

Sun 20/701:50DXB - KGL

Nonstop6h 00mRwandAir

Fri 25/700:30KGL - DXB

Nonstop6h 00mRwandAir

Deal found 8/7AED 1,656

Fri 17/1023:25DXB - KGL

1 stop16h 20mQatar Airways

Mon 20/1015:50KGL - DXB

1 stop9h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/7AED 1,704

Wed 6/806:55DXB - KGL

1 stop27h 05mKenya Airways

Wed 13/820:00KGL - DXB

1 stop30h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 9/7AED 1,774

Fri 15/805:50DXB - KGL

1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 13/903:40KGL - DXB

2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/7AED 2,057

Mon 20/1011:55DXB - KGL

1 stop16h 45mEgyptair

Thu 23/1003:20KGL - DXB

2 stops12h 40mEgyptair

Deal found 9/7AED 2,174

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Sun 20/701:50DXB - KGL

Nonstop6h 00mRwandAir

Fri 25/700:30KGL - DXB

Nonstop6h 00mRwandAir

Deal found 8/7AED 1,656

Wed 6/806:55DXB - KGL

1 stop27h 05mKenya Airways

Wed 13/820:00KGL - DXB

1 stop30h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 9/7AED 1,774

Fri 15/823:20DXB - KGL

1 stop16h 25mQatar Airways

Sun 14/909:40KGL - DXB

2 stops24h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/7AED 2,016

Fri 15/805:50DXB - KGL

1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 13/903:40KGL - DXB

2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/7AED 2,057

Fri 22/817:10DXB - KGL

1 stop9h 55mEthiopian Air

Thu 28/802:10KGL - DXB

1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/7AED 1,649

One-way flights to Kigali
Search for one-way flight options to Kigali. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 9 July 2025.

Wed 13/823:20DXB - KGL

1 stop16h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/7AED 852

Sun 3/800:55DXB - KGL

1 stop25h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 9/7AED 1,238

Mon 14/717:10DXB - KGL

1 stop9h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/7AED 1,263

Sun 3/801:50DXB - KGL

Nonstop6h 00mRwandAir

Deal found 9/7AED 1,282

Mon 4/813:55DXB - KGL

2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/7AED 1,399

Fri 22/801:00DXB - KGL

2 stops25h 35mKLM

Deal found 9/7AED 2,835

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Return

Price

DubaiKigali

DXB - KGL

DXBKGL

Dubai Intl

Fri 22/8

17:10-01:05

1 stop9h 55m

Kigali Intl

Thu 28/8

02:10-15:45

1 stop11h 35m

AED 1,649

DubaiKigali

DXB - KGL

DXBKGL

Dubai Intl

Sun 20/7

01:50-05:50

Nonstop6h 00m

Kigali Intl

Fri 25/7

00:30-08:30

Nonstop6h 00m

AED 1,656

DubaiKigali

DXB - KGL

DXBKGL

Dubai Intl

Fri 17/10

23:25-13:45

1 stop16h 20m

Kigali Intl

Mon 20/10

15:50-03:25

1 stop9h 35m

AED 1,704

DubaiKigali

DXB - KGL

DXBKGL

Dubai Intl

Wed 6/8

06:55-08:00

1 stop27h 05m

Kigali Intl

Wed 13/8

20:00-04:35

1 stop30h 35m

AED 1,774

DubaiKigali

DXB - KGL

DXBKGL

Dubai Intl

Fri 15/8

05:50-13:30

1 stop9h 40m

Kigali Intl

Sat 13/9

03:40-03:25

2 stops21h 45m

AED 2,057

DubaiKigali

DXB - KGL

DXBKGL

Dubai Intl

Mon 20/10

11:55-02:40

1 stop16h 45m

Kigali Intl

Thu 23/10

03:20-18:00

2 stops12h 40m

AED 2,174

DubaiKigali

DXB - KGL

DXBKGL

Dubai Intl

Wed 13/8

23:20-13:45

1 stop16h 25m

AED 852

DubaiKigali

DXB - KGL

DXBKGL

Dubai Intl

Sun 3/8

00:55-00:35

1 stop25h 40m

AED 1,238

DubaiKigali

DXB - KGL

DXBKGL

Dubai Intl

Mon 14/7

17:10-00:45

1 stop9h 35m

AED 1,263

DubaiKigali

DXB - KGL

DXBKGL

Dubai Intl

Sun 3/8

01:50-05:50

Nonstop6h 00m

AED 1,282

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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 9 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 Dubai to Kigali takes 9 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Kigali from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kigali?

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to Kigali are RwandAir, Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kigali?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Kigali are RwandAir, Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kigali

Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, Qatar Airways, andEthiopian Air to Rwanda. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,370 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,370 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,370 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,591 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,370 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

789 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,370 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

RwandAir

7.0

Good

31 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,370 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Kenya Airways

6.9

Okay

268 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,370 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

FAQs about flying to Kigali

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kigali?
If you book a flight to Kigali, you will be flying into Kigali Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Kigali Intl (KGL) is located 5.2 km from the centre of 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, RwandAir 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 AED 1,020, while return flights cost around AED 1,394.
How much is a return flight to Kigali?
A return flight to Kigali will typically cost around AED 458, however they can be found for as little as AED 380.
Where does the fastest flight to Kigali depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Kigali, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (6 hours 0 minutes).
Does Kigali Intl have rental cars?
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 km away from Kigali Intl).

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, Qatar Airways, andEthiopian Air to Rwanda. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Kigali

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kigali?

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

What is the best airline to fly to Kigali?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kigali?

How much is a return flight to Kigali?

Where does the fastest flight to Kigali depart from?

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