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 21 countries. Currently, there is one domestic flight to Kigali.
Kigali is mainly known for sightseeing & culture.
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All direct flights to Kigali Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Kigali Best time to visit Kigali Long-Haul Flights Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 758 flights arriving at Kigali Airport, which are 175 flights per week or 25 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Kigali are routes from Entebbe (EBB) in Uganda and Nairobi (NBO) in Kenya. These two routes together are operated 308 times this month, and make up for 41% of all monthly arrivals at Kigali International Airport (Kanombe Airport).
The longest flight to Kigali KGL is departing from London Heathrow (LHR). This non-stop flight takes around 10 hours and 1 minute and covers a distance of 4,102 miles (6,602 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.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Kigali.
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:
What is the best time to visit Kigali?
🌴 Tropical
Kigali is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.
Since Kigali is situated south of the equator, the dry season runs from May to October. This makes it the ideal time to visit. During these months, you can expect mostly dry weather, while the wet season can bring days of rain. Temperatures remain high year-round, along with high humidity levels.
Long-Haul Flights to Kigali
Explore all long-haul flights to Kigali with a flight duration of more than 7 hours.
Business class flights to Kigali
There are 23 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 April 2026.
* 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 London Heathrow (LHR) and Paris (CDG).
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 Doha (DOH) and Dubai (DXB).
Qatar Airways (Oneworld): year-round 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, direct flights are offered by Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from Belgium
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 RwandAir.
All flights from Burundi
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.
All flights from Cameroon
Flights from Central African Republic to Kigali
In Central African Republic, the only airport that has a direct connection to Kigali is Bangui. From Bangui, direct flights are offered by RwandAir.
All flights from Central African Republic
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).
All flights from Egypt
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).
All flights from Ethiopia
Flights from France to Kigali
Paris is the only city in France with direct flights to Kigali. From Paris, direct flights are offered by RwandAir.
All flights from France
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.
All flights from Ghana
Flights from Kenya to Kigali
There is 1 airport in Kenya that has a direct connection to Kigali, which is Nairobi. From Nairobi, direct flights are offered by Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance), Kenya Airways (SkyTeam) and RwandAir.
All flights from Kenya
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).
All flights from Netherlands
Flights from Nigeria to Kigali
Lagos is the only city in Nigeria with direct flights to Kigali. From Lagos, direct flights are offered by RwandAir.
All flights from Nigeria
Flights from Qatar to Kigali
There is 1 airport in Qatar that has a direct connection to Kigali, which is Doha. From Doha, you can fly non-stop with Qatar Airways (Oneworld) or RwandAir.
All flights from Qatar
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.
All flights from South Africa
Flights from South Sudan to Kigali
There is 1 airport in South Sudan that has a direct connection to Kigali, which is Juba. From Juba, direct flights are offered by Badr Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from South Sudan
Flights from Tanzania to Kigali
There are 4 airports in Tanzania that have non-stop flights to Kigali.
From Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro, you can fly with RwandAir.
From Mwanza, you can fly non-stop to Kigali with Coastal Aviation.
From Zanzibar, the only airline with direct flights is RwandAir.
All flights from Tanzania
Flights from Turkey to Kigali
In Turkey, the only airport that has a direct connection to Kigali is Istanbul. From Istanbul, direct flights are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from Turkey
Flights from Uganda to Kigali
Entebbe is the only city in Uganda with direct flights to Kigali. From Entebbe, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Kigali, which are Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance), Egyptair (Star Alliance), KLM (SkyTeam), RwandAir and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from Uganda
Flights from United Arab Emirates to Kigali
There is 1 airport in United Arab Emirates that has a direct connection to Kigali, which is Dubai. From Dubai, direct flights are offered by RwandAir.
All flights from United Arab Emirates
Flights from United Kingdom to Kigali
London Heathrow is the only city in United Kingdom with direct flights to Kigali. From London Heathrow, direct flights are offered by RwandAir.
All flights from United Kingdom
Flights from Zambia to Kigali
In Zambia, the only airport that has a direct connection to Kigali is Lusaka. From Lusaka, direct flights are offered by RwandAir.
All flights from Zambia
Flights from Zimbabwe to Kigali
There is 1 airport in Zimbabwe that has a direct connection to Kigali, which is Harare. From Harare, direct flights are offered by RwandAir.
All flights from Zimbabwe
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.
All flights from Rwanda
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 Kisoro (KXO) and Goma (GOM).
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 April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Kigali?
RwandAir, Brussels Airlines and Egyptair 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 758 flights arriving at Kigali every month (or 175 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?
Entebbe, Nairobi 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?
| Entebbe to Kigali | 1h 5m |
| Nairobi to Kigali | 1h 30m |
| Addis Ababa to Kigali | 2h 25m |
| Johannesburg to Kigali | 3h 50m |
| Bujumbura to Kigali | 45m |
