Question 1

What airports are near Kigali?

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The main airport in Kigali is Kigali International. It is also served by Kigali International, Goma International, Kihihi Airstrip.

Question 2

What airports are near Bukavu?

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The main airport in Bukavu is Kavumu. It is also served by Bujumbura International, Goma International, Kamembe.

Question 3

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Kigali and Bukavu?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Kigali and Bukavu thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Kigali and Bukavu can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 4

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 5

Which airlines fly between Kigali and Bukavu?

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Currently, you can fly between Kigali and Bukavu with Compagnie Africaine d'Aviation CAA, Ethiopian Airlines, Rwandair.

Question 6

When's the best time to travel between Kigali and Bukavu?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kigali and Bukavu, 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 7

What flights operate between Kigali and Bukavu?

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Traveling between Kigali and Bukavu, 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 8

How many airports are there near Kigali?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

How many airports are there near Bukavu?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Bukavu. The main one is Kavumu and other nearby airports include Bujumbura International, Goma International, Kamembe.

Question 10

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kigali and Bukavu 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 11

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kigali and Bukavu 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 Bukavu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 12

What time do flights between Kigali and Bukavu 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 13

What time do flights between Kigali and Bukavu 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 Bukavu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Compagnie Africaine d'Aviation CAA		BU	No	No
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes	0 0
Rwandair	RWD	WB	Yes	0 0

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	22°C	13°C
February	23°C	13°C
March	22°C	13°C
April	22°C	13°C
May	21°C	13°C
June	21°C	12°C
July	22°C	13°C
August	23°C	14°C
September	23°C	14°C
October	23°C	14°C
November	22°C	13°C
December	21°C	13°C

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