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✈️ Cheap flights to Rwanda
Compare fares to Rwanda from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Kigali Intl (KGL). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Rwanda
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGL | Kigali Intl | Kigali | Main |
| KME | Kamembe | Kamembe | Regional |
Kigali International Airport is the main gateway, with flights across Africa and to Europe and the Middle East; buses link Rwanda with Uganda and Tanzania.
📅 Best time to fly to Rwanda
Best: June to September – the long dry season, with easier trekking trails and good safari conditions.
Cheaper shoulder season: December to February – a short dry season with good weather and fewer visitors.
Avoid: March to May – the long rains make trails muddy and slippery, though gorilla trekking still runs.
Weather by month in Kigali
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Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Rwanda
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Kigali | 6,605 km | 8 h 35 min | |
| New York → Kigali | 11,321 km | 14 h 20 min | |
| Los Angeles → Kigali | 15,188 km | 19 h 00 min* | |
| Chicago → Kigali | 12,437 km | 15 h 40 min | |
| Miami → Kigali | 12,143 km | 15 h 20 min | |
| San Francisco → Kigali | 15,158 km | 18 h 55 min* | |
| Toronto → Kigali | 11,737 km | 14 h 50 min | |
| Paris → Kigali | 6,257 km | 8 h 10 min | |
| Frankfurt → Kigali | 6,138 km | 8 h 05 min | |
| Dubai → Kigali | 4,066 km | 5 h 35 min | |
| Delhi → Kigali | 6,044 km | 7 h 55 min | |
| Mumbai → Kigali | 5,221 km | 6 h 55 min | |
| Singapore → Kigali | 8,218 km | 10 h 35 min | |
| Sydney → Kigali | 12,687 km | 15 h 55 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Rwanda
- Kigali – A safe, green and orderly capital with memorials, markets, cafés and a creative scene.
- Volcanoes National Park – Home to mountain gorillas and golden monkeys among dramatic Virunga volcanoes.
- Nyungwe National Park – Ancient montane forest with chimpanzees, monkeys, birds and a canopy walkway.
- Akagera National Park – Lakes, plains and wetlands with the Big Five after a successful restoration.
- Lake Kivu – A beautiful lake for relaxing after treks, with beaches and island boat trips.
- Musanze – The base for gorilla treks, caves and twin lakes Burera and Ruhondo.
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Flights to Rwanda: questions
What is the main airport in Rwanda?
The main international airport is Kigali Intl (KGL) in Kigali. Other airports with scheduled flights include Kamembe (KME).
How long is the flight from London to Rwanda?
A nonstop flight from London to Kigali covers about 6,605 km and takes around 8 h 35 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Rwanda?
June to September – the long dry season, with easier trekking trails and good safari conditions.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Rwanda?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: December to February – a short dry season with good weather and fewer visitors.
Do I need a visa to fly to Rwanda?
It depends on your passport. See our Rwanda visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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