Flights to Kigali: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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11337 km

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+77°F

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KGL

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2024

Flight prices to Kigali

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Kigali?

Here are approximate min and max prices for New York to Kigali flight (one-way) at the moment:

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Is Kigali an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from New York to Kigali with other routes:

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Direct flights to Kigali

We could not found any direct flights to Kigali from New York. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Rwanda).

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Airports in Kigali and New York

Kigali has 1 airport and New York has 4 airports.

Kigali

New York

Kigali International Airport (KGL)

4 km from Kigali city center.

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Taxi

~15 Min.

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Bus

~20 Min.

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

Which airport in Kigali is better?

The closest airport to Kigali city center is Kigali International Airport (KGL) with 4 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Kigali International Airport (KGL), trip will take 20 min.

Lars

Founder, CEO

Kigali International Airport (KGL) is usually the main choice for traveling to Kigali. If you want to get to Kigali faster, use the bus. The trip will take about 20 min.

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Where to stay in Kigali

Find the right accommodation in Kigali with Avionero:

9.3

Ubumwe Grande Hotel

KN 67 Street

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym • Airport shuttle

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Martin Aviator Hotel

Martin Aviator Motel Is Located 50 Meters From Kigali International Airport Kigali

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle

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Gloria Hotel Kigali

KN 59 ST

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Dry Cleaning • Hair Dryer

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Step Town

Muhima-Kiyovu, nr St Famille Church

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle

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2000 Hotel Downtown Kigali

KN82 St/1, near Kigali City Tower

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Free Parking • Parking • 24-Hour Reception

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Things to do in Kigali

Some of the activities you can do while travelling to Kigali:

46 reviews

Kigali City Sightseeing

Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • City Tours • Car Tours • Small Group

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One-day Akagera National Park Game Drive with a Choice 4x4

Day Trips • Nature and Wildlife • Full-day Tours • Private and Luxury • Private Sightseeing Tours

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Cool Share Day Akagera Game Drive, Daily Depart, Boat Ride, Lunch

Day Trips • Full-day Tours • 4WD Tours • Safaris • Water Tours

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1-day Rwanda Gorilla Tour

Day Trips • Overnight Tours • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • Sustainable Tours

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3 Days Nyungwe Natural forest tour in Rwanda

Nature and Wildlife • Multi-day Tours • Bus Tours • Private and Luxury • Private Sightseeing Tours

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1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking

Day Trips • Hiking • Bus Tours • Private Sightseeing Tours • 4WD Tours

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2 Days in Akagera National Park

Overnight Tours • Multi-day Tours • Private Sightseeing Tours • 4WD Tours • Safaris

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Kigali guide

Kigali themes

This is what Kigali is known for:

Markets

Nature

Location

Kigali is located in Rwanda, 11337 km away from New York:

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Founder, CPO

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Currency and exchange rate

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Visa to Rwanda

Visa upon arrival is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 30 days¹.

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Visa upon arrival

For US citizens

Language in Rwanda

Official language in Rwanda is Kinyarwanda, French, English, Swahili. People knowledge of English is poor².

Kinyarwanda, French, English, Swahili

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Kigali is considered a very safe place³.

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Very safe

Air Quality

Kigali generally has a dangerous level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: dangerous

Kigali pros and cons

Planning a trip to Kigali? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Kigali looks currently:

Sun, 22 December

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+77°F

Rain

2 m/s

59 %

Mon, 23 December

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+73°F

Rain

2 m/s

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Tue, 24 December

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+73°F

Rain

2 m/s

77 %

Wed, 25 December

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+68°F

Rain

2 m/s

88 %

Thu, 26 December

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+68°F

Rain

1 m/s

85 %

Fri, 27 December

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+75°F

Rain

2 m/s

64 %

Sat, 28 December

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+77°F

Rain

3 m/s

54 %

Sun, 29 December

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+77°F

Scattered clouds

2 m/s

47 %

Mon, 30 December

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+79°F

Scattered clouds

2 m/s

44 %

Tue, 31 December

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+81°F

Few clouds

2 m/s

43 %

Wed, 01 January

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+79°F

Broken clouds

2 m/s

45 %

Thu, 02 January

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+79°F

Broken clouds

2 m/s

45 %

Fri, 03 January

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+81°F

Rain

1 m/s

44 %

Sat, 04 January

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+81°F

Rain

2 m/s

45 %

Sun, 05 January

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+79°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

44 %

Mon, 06 January

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+79°F

Broken clouds

2 m/s

47 %

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Monthly weather

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Kigali will be like?

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Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Kigali.

FAQ

Flying to Kigali? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports does Kigali has?

There are 1 of airport in Kigali: Kigali International Airport. The closest one is Kigali International Airport which is 4 km away.

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How far is it to fly to Kigali?

A passenger flying direct to Kigali will travel around 11337 km if flying from New York.

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How long does it take to travel to Kigali?

You should expect a flight time around if you are flying from New York.

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When should I fly to Kigali?

The peak of traveling to Kigali usually comes to , while the cheapest month is . If you travel now, the weather in Kigali is Rain.

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How much does it cost to fly to Kigali?

The following factors could affect the price: seasonality, how early you book, luggage, direct/stopover flight, etc.

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What’s the weather like in Kigali?

On average you could expect +68°F in February to +72°F in January. Currently, it is Rain and +77°F in Kigali.

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Are there any direct flights to Kigali?

No, there are no direct flights to Kigali if you are flying from New York.

About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.

Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Kigali.

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Source of the data

The prices, airlines, and airport data on the pages come from our own database. It is based on searches made by our users and comes with some degree of approximation and estimation.

Prices stated on the page are “cached prices”, meaning that those prices were accurate when the search was made. Usually, there is a time stamp next to such prices.

Quotes on the page are coming from real people with whom we did multiple interviews about the route.

Other sources:

(1) Visa data is taken from Passport Index;
(2) “English knowledge” is based on the ranking of countries and regions by English skills by EF;
(3) “Safety index” is taken from Numbeo;
(4) “Air quality index” is a PM2.5 data from 2023 taken from IQAir;
(5) Amount of trees is an approximation (source: Climate Neutral Group);

Last updated 6.06.2024