Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Kigali to Addis Ababa?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigali and Addis Ababa takes around 2.6 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kigali and Addis Ababa?

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The flight distance between Kigali and Addis Ababa is 1551 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kigali and Addis Ababa?

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Several carriers operate flights between Kigali and Addis Ababa. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Rwandair, Ethiopian Airlines, flynas.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Kigali?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kigali and London, Nairobi, Cape Town, Dar es Salaam, Johannesburg, Kabul, Lagos, Kuala Lumpur, Entebbe, Monrovia, Casablanca, Boston, Warsaw, Baku, Mombasa, Phoenix, Sydney, Dubai, Larnaca, Buenos Aires.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Addis Ababa?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Addis Ababa and London, Jeddah, Glasgow, Belfast, Manchester, Beirut, Asmara, Dubai, Amman, Nairobi, Riyadh, Johannesburg, Doha, Bucharest, Cairo, Tel Aviv, Abu Dhabi, Hargeisa, Dar es Salaam, Brussels.

Question 6

What airports are near Kigali?

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The main airport in Kigali is Kigali International. It is also served by Kigali International.

Question 7

What airports are near Addis Ababa?

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The main airport in Addis Ababa is Addis Ababa Bole International. It is also served by Addis Ababa Bole International, Awasa.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Kigali and Addis Ababa?

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Currently, you can fly between Kigali and Addis Ababa with Ethiopian Airlines, Rwandair, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, Fly Dubai.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Kigali and Addis Ababa?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kigali and Addis Ababa, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Kigali and Addis Ababa?

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Traveling between Kigali and Addis Ababa, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Kigali?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kigali. The main one is Kigali International and other nearby airports include Kigali International

Question 12

How many airports are there near Addis Ababa?

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There are a number of airports in and around Addis Ababa. The main one is Addis Ababa Bole International and other nearby airports include Addis Ababa Bole International, Awasa.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kigali and Addis Ababa depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kigali, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kigali and Addis Ababa arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Addis Ababa, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Kigali and Addis Ababa depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kigali, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Kigali and Addis Ababa arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Addis Ababa, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£177
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£568
Cheapest round-trip	£569
Average round-trip	£573
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Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Yellow Taxi	20-45 min	ETB 500–800 (~$4–7 USD); negotiate before departure	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride (ride-hailing app)	20-45 min	ETB 300–600 (~$2.50–5 USD); app-based pricing	on-demand (traffic dependent)	transparent pricing
ZayRide (ride-hailing app)	20-45 min	ETB 300–600 (~$2.50–5 USD); app-based pricing	on-demand (traffic dependent)	local ride-hailing option
Public Minibus (Blue Donkey)	30-60 min	ETB 10–30 (~$0.10–0.25 USD); fixed routes	every 10–20 min daytime (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Hotel Shuttle	20-45 min	ETB 0 – ETB 1,500; free to ETB 1,500 (~$12 USD); varies by hotel	by arrangement (traffic dependent)	hotel guests
Private Transfer	20-45 min	ETB 1,000 – ETB 2,500; ETB 1,000–2,500 (~$8–20 USD); pre-booked	by arrangement (traffic dependent)	comfort and reliability
Rental Car	20-45 min	ETB 3,000 – ETB 8,000; ETB 3,000–8,000/day (~$25–65 USD); driver recommended	by arrangement (traffic dependent)	flexibility and exploration

Airline	Mon 02.11	Tue 03.11	Wed 04.11	Thu 05.11	Fri 06.11	Sat 07.11	Sun 08.11
Ethiopian Airlines	6	6	6	6	6	6	6
Rwandair	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
flynas	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 49 total	Daily flights: 7 average	Most flights: Monday 6 flights

Airline	Mon 09.11	Tue 10.11	Wed 11.11	Thu 12.11	Fri 13.11	Sat 14.11	Sun 15.11
Ethiopian Airlines	6	6	6	6	6	6	6
Rwandair	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
flynas	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 49 total	Daily flights: 7 average	Most flights: Monday 6 flights

Airline	Mon 16.11	Tue 17.11	Wed 18.11	Thu 19.11	Fri 20.11	Sat 21.11	Sun 22.11
Ethiopian Airlines	6	6	6	6	6	6	6
Rwandair	---	---	3	3	3	3	3
flynas	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 64 total	Daily flights: 9.14 average	Most flights: Monday 6 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes
Rwandair	RWD	WB	Yes
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	No
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	22°C	9°C
February	23°C	10°C
March	23°C	12°C
April	23°C	12°C
May	23°C	12°C
June	23°C	12°C
July	19°C	11°C
August	19°C	11°C
September	19°C	10°C
October	20°C	8°C
November	21°C	8°C
December	21°C	8°C

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