Cheap flights to Kigali from C$ 1,409

There are a few ways to travel from the airport to the Kigali city centre. First, there are taxis at any time of day or night; however, taxis generally don’t have metered rides, so you’ll want to confirm the cost per ride or cost per km. The best option for budget and convenience is the Kigali Bus Service (KBS). KBS offers a direct shuttle service from the airport to the business district in the city centre every hour and costs approximately C$ 1.26. KBS also offers bus lines that lead into the centre and throughout the city. KBS offers single and day trip rates so you can get around Kigali with convenience. Single trips average around C$ 0.40 and day rates around C$ 0.76. Notably, all KBS buses and shuttles are modern and outfitted with WiFi—a huge benefit when out for the day exploring the city.

As the capital city of Rwanda, there’s plenty to do and see. This now-modern cosmopolitan city offers all kinds of restaurants, cafes, and nightlife as well as art and cultural landmarks. Outside the city, you can explore and trek through Volcanoes National Park. Back in the city, you can visit the Kigali Genocide Museum to learn what Rwanda and its people faced in 1994 and honour the victims. For art lovers, there is the Rwanda Art Museum located in the former presidential palace and Inema Art Center, which offers classes and tours for a more interactive experience. For shoppers and culture enthusiasts, check out the bright colors and liveliness of the biggest market in Kigali—Kimironko Market. You can spend hours walking through the hundreds of vendors full of brightly colored clothing that can be bought tailored-made. To get around the cit, download the SafeMoto app, Kigali’s version of Uber motorcycle taxis.

You do need a valid Canadian passport to travel to Kigali, and the passport must be valid for 6 months after your stay in the Rwandan capital. A visa is required, but you can receive a 30-day visa on arrival. If you’re planning on a longer stay, you must get a 90 tourist visa in Canada before leaving for Kigali.

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.

Travellers will need to book flights to Kigali Intl (KGL) if they wish to fly to Kigali. The Kigali airport is 5.2 km from the city centre.

Yes, flights with layovers 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.

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

Kigali Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kigali. One-way flights to Kigali Intl Airport typically cost C$ 283, while round-trip flights cost around C$ 108.

A round-trip flight to Kigali will typically cost around C$ 79, however they can be found for as little as C$ 79.

For those looking to save time traveling to Kigali, Ottawa offers the quickest one-way flight (22 hours 20 minutes).

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

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