Non-stop flights to Kigali (KGL)
Kigali International Airport (Kanombe Airport) is the largest airport in Rwanda. It is Rwanda's main international airport. In total there are 25 airports around the world that have direct flights to Kigali, spread around 25 cities in 20 countries. Currently, there is one domestic flight to Kigali.
Kigali is mainly known for sightseeing & culture.
Most tourists that come to Kigali visit one of the following sights:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
- Nyungwe Forest National Park
- Genocide Memorial, Kigali, Rwanda
- Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
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All direct flights to Kigali Airlines flying to Kigali Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 224 flights arriving at Kigali Airport, which are 49 flights per week or 7 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Kigali are routes from Nairobi (NBO) in Kenya and Entebbe (EBB) in Uganda. These two routes together are operated 89 times this month, and make up for 40% of all monthly arrivals at Kigali International Airport (Kanombe Airport).
The longest flight to Kigali KGL is departing from Amsterdam (AMS). This non-stop flight takes around 8 hours and 20 minutes and covers a distance of 4,030 miles (6,486 km).
List of all direct flights to Kigali
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Kigali, ordered by popularity.
Airlines flying to Kigali
Currently, there are 10 airlines that fly to Kigali. Most flights to Kigali are operated by RwandAir, as they connect 18 airports to KGL. That’s around 6 times as much as Brussels Airlines, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Kigali. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all KGL flights:
Business class flights to Kigali
There are 19 airports that have flights to Kigali in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to KGL are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Kigali
The only intercontinental flights to Kigali International Airport (Kanombe Airport) (KGL) are from Europe and the Middle-East, as of October 2020.
* Please note that there are no direct services from the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Europe to Kigali
RwandAir: year-round flights from Brussels (BRU).
Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance): seasonal flights from Brussels (BRU).
KLM (SkyTeam): seasonal flights from Amsterdam (AMS).
Non-stop flights from the Middle-East / Western Asia to Kigali
RwandAir: year-round flights from Dubai (DXB).
Qatar Airways (Oneworld): seasonal flights from Doha (DOH).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): seasonal flights from Istanbul (IST).
International flights to Kigali
Flights from Belgium to Kigali
Brussels is the only city in Belgium with direct flights to Kigali. From Brussels, you can fly non-stop with Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance) or RwandAir.
Flights from Burundi to Kigali
In Burundi, the only airport that has a direct connection to Kigali is Bujumbura. From Bujumbura, direct flights are offered by Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance), Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) and RwandAir. This route is not operational yet but will start in November.
Flights from Cameroon to Kigali
There is 1 airport in Cameroon that has a direct connection to Kigali, which is Douala. From Douala, direct flights are offered by RwandAir.
Flights from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Kigali
In Democratic Republic of the Congo, the only airport that has a direct connection to Kigali is Kinshasa. From Kinshasa, direct flights are offered by RwandAir.
Flights from Egypt to Kigali
Cairo is the only city in Egypt with direct flights to Kigali. From Cairo, direct flights are offered by Egyptair (Star Alliance).
Flights from Ethiopia to Kigali
There is 1 airport in Ethiopia that has a direct connection to Kigali, which is Addis Ababa. From Addis Ababa, direct flights are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Gabon to Kigali
Libreville is the only city in Gabon with direct flights to Kigali. From Libreville, direct flights are offered by RwandAir.
Flights from Ghana to Kigali
In Ghana, the only airport that has a direct connection to Kigali is Accra. From Accra, direct flights are offered by RwandAir.
Flights from Kenya to Kigali
There is 1 airport in Kenya that has a direct connection to Kigali, which is Nairobi. From Nairobi, you can fly non-stop with Kenya Airways (SkyTeam) or RwandAir.
Flights from Netherlands to Kigali
In Netherlands, the only airport that has a direct connection to Kigali is Amsterdam. From Amsterdam, direct flights are offered by KLM (SkyTeam).
Flights from Nigeria to Kigali
There are 2 airports in Nigeria that have non-stop flights to Kigali.
From Abuja and Lagos, you can fly with RwandAir.
Flights from Qatar to Kigali
Doha is the only city in Qatar with direct flights to Kigali. From Doha, direct flights are offered by Qatar Airways (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that started in March and ends in September.
Flights from Republic of the Congo to Kigali
There is 1 airport in Republic of the Congo that has a direct connection to Kigali, which is Brazzaville. From Brazzaville, direct flights are offered by RwandAir.
Flights from South Africa to Kigali
In South Africa, the only airport that has a direct connection to Kigali is Johannesburg. From Johannesburg, direct flights are offered by RwandAir. This route is not operational yet but will start in November.
Flights from Tanzania to Kigali
If you are looking for a direct flight from Tanzania to Kigali, there are 4 airports to choose from.
From Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro, you can fly with RwandAir.
From Mwanza, you can fly non-stop to Kigali with Coastal Aviation.
From Seronera, the only airline with direct flights is Auric Air.
Flights from Turkey to Kigali
There is 1 airport in Turkey that has a direct connection to Kigali, which is Istanbul. From Istanbul, direct flights are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Uganda to Kigali
In Uganda, the only airport that has a direct connection to Kigali is Entebbe. From Entebbe, airlines that operate direct flights are Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance), Egyptair (Star Alliance), KLM (SkyTeam), Qatar Airways (Oneworld), RwandAir and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from United Arab Emirates to Kigali
Dubai is the only city in United Arab Emirates with direct flights to Kigali. From Dubai, direct flights are offered by RwandAir.
Flights from Zambia to Kigali
There is 1 airport in Zambia that has a direct connection to Kigali, which is Lusaka. From Lusaka, direct flights are offered by RwandAir.
Flights from Zimbabwe to Kigali
Harare is the only city in Zimbabwe with direct flights to Kigali. From Harare, direct flights are offered by RwandAir. This route is not operational yet but will start in December.
Domestic flights to Kigali
Flights from Rwanda to Kigali
There is just one domestic flight to Kigali, which is between Kigali and Cyangugu. From Cyangugu, direct flights are offered by RwandAir.
Alternative airports near Kigali
Flying to an alternative airport near Kigali could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Kigali (KGL) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Goma (GOM) and Kihihi (KHX).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Kigali?
There is 1 airport in Kigali: Kigali International Airport (Kanombe Airport) (KGL).
What is the best airport to fly into Kigali?
The most convenient airport to fly into Kigali is Kigali International Airport (Kanombe Airport) (KGL).
How many airlines fly to Kigali?
There are 10 airlines flying to Kigali from 25 airports around the world, as of October 2020.
Which airlines fly to Kigali?
RwandAir, Brussels Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines operate most flights to Kigali. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Kigali?
Star Alliance, SkyTeam and Oneworld are all flying to Kigali.
How many nonstop flights are there to Kigali?
There are roughly 224 flights arriving at Kigali every month (or 49 flights each week), from a total of 25 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Kigali Airport?
The official name of Kigali Airport is Kigali International Airport (Kanombe Airport).
What is the airport code of Kigali Airport?
The airport code of Kigali Airport is KGL.
What are the most popular flights to Kigali?
Nairobi, Entebbe and Addis Ababa are the 3 most popular routes to Kigali. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Kigali, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Kigali?
| Nairobi to Kigali | 1h 30m |
| Entebbe to Kigali | 1h 5m |
| Addis Ababa to Kigali | 2h 30m |
| Mwanza to Kigali | 1h 15m |
| Seronera to Kigali | 2h 10m |
