Rwanda · KGL
Flights to Kigali from the UK
Kigali is a compact, easy arrival — the airport is close to the centre and transfers are short. Most itineraries from the UK connect through Doha, Istanbul, Brussels or Amsterdam. If you are travelling on to see the gorillas, permits are limited and sell out months ahead, so fix those dates before you book the flights.
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Flights from the UK to Kigali
We quote every one of these by hand. Pick a departure airport and we will come back with the real fare on your dates.
Departure dates shown are examples and move forward automatically — we are not holding these seats. Prices, where shown, are indicative and change daily.
Airport
Kigali International (KGL)
Flight time
about 10h from London with one stop
Best time to go
June to September and December to February, the dry seasons
Currency
Rwandan Franc (RWF)
Time zone
GMT+2
Country
Rwanda
Flight times are approximate and depend on the routing. Ask us for the exact schedule on your dates.
When to go to Kigali
Based on the climate and the school and holiday calendar, not on fares. We have no live pricing — ask us for the actual cost on your dates.
Time in Kigali
London
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Kigali
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2 hours ahead of London · GMT+2
How long it takes to Kigali
Usually connecting through
No direct service from the UK on this route. Tell us which matters more and we will price both.
Flying to Kigali from your airport
Journey length from each UK airport — hours, not fares.
- LHRLondon Heathrow10h–15h
via Doha or Istanbul
- LGWLondon Gatwick10h–15h
via Doha or Istanbul
- MANManchester10h–15h
via Doha or Istanbul
- BHXBirmingham10h–15h
via Doha or Istanbul
- EDIEdinburgh10h–15h
via Doha or Istanbul
- GLAGlasgow10h–15h
via Doha or Istanbul
No UK airport flies direct to Kigali, so every option connects. We will find the shortest sensible routing.
Who flies to Kigali
These are the carriers we most often quote on this route. The cheapest is rarely the same one twice, which is the reason to let us check rather than assume.
RwandAir
Qatar Airways
Turkish Airlines
KLM
Brussels Airlines
Ethiopian AirlinesBefore you travel to Kigali
Entry
Rwanda issues visas to visitors of all nationalities on arrival, and an online application is also available. Confirm the current position on gov.uk before you travel.
Health
A yellow fever certificate is required if you are arriving from a country where yellow fever is a risk. Malaria precautions are advised outside the city.
How far ahead to start
Real lead times for Kigali — the parts that cannot be rushed.
8 weeks before
Vaccinations
Some courses take time to complete, and a yellow fever certificate is only valid from 10 days after the jab.
6 weeks before
Visa
Applications for Kigali are among the slower ones we handle. Starting early costs nothing; starting late can cost the trip.
On the day you book
Travel insurance
Cancellation cover only protects you against what happens after the policy starts, so buying it later leaves a gap.
1 week before
Confirm baggage
Extra allowance bought in advance costs far less than at the airport desk — the usual sting on this route.
24 hours before
Check in
Seats fill fast on busy routes and families get split up. Confirm the schedule at the same time.
Requirements depend on your nationality, not where you live, and they change without notice. Confirm yours at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice before booking anything non-refundable — or just ask us. Our travel guide covers passports, visas and vaccinations in full.
What does Kigali cost right now?
Fares on this route move daily and differ by UK departure airport. Tell us your dates and we will come back with a real price — including baggage, which is where these routes usually catch people out.
Flying to Kigali — your questions
The things people ask us most about this route. Anything else, just call 020 4618 3838.
There is no direct service from the UK, so expect 10–15 hours including the connection.
EmiratesQatar AirwaysTurkish Airlines
Kenya AirwaysEthiopian Airlines
British Airways
Saudia
Etihad AirwaysKLM
Lufthansa
Virgin AtlanticEmiratesQatar AirwaysTurkish AirlinesKenya AirwaysEthiopian AirlinesBritish AirwaysSaudiaEtihad AirwaysKLMLufthansaVirgin AtlanticTop flight destinations in Africa
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