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Cheap one-way trips starting from £126 from Kigali KGL to Nairobi NBO
Kigali InternationalJomo Kenyatta International
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From £126
Kigali InternationalJomo Kenyatta International
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From £128
Kigali InternationalJomo Kenyatta International
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From £130
Kigali InternationalJomo Kenyatta International
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From £130
Kigali InternationalJomo Kenyatta International
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From £146
Kigali InternationalJomo Kenyatta International
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Cheap round trips starting from £234 from Kigali KGL to Nairobi NBO
Kigali InternationalJomo Kenyatta International
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From £234
Kigali InternationalJomo Kenyatta International
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From £234
Kigali InternationalJomo Kenyatta International
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From £234
Kigali InternationalJomo Kenyatta International
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From £234
Kigali InternationalJomo Kenyatta International
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From £234
Kigali InternationalJomo Kenyatta International
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From £234
Book your trip to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson. The distance between Kigali and Nairobi is 758 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Rwandair Express, Air Kenya, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, and Skyward Express Limited. Kigali and Nairobi have 60 direct flights per week.
Weekly flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 9 | 11 | 14 | 9 | - | 7 | 10 |
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Kenya Airways on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Rwandair Express on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Check-in for a flight from Kigali to Nairobi
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rwandair Express | RWD | WB | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Air Kenya | XAK | P2 | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Ethiopian Airlines | ETH | ET | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Kenya Airways | KQA | KQ | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Skyward Express Limited | SEW | OW | Yes | Unknown | No |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Kigali to Nairobi?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigali and Nairobi takes around 1.6 hours.
What is the flight distance between Kigali and Nairobi?
The flight distance between Kigali and Nairobi is 758 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kigali and Nairobi?
Several carriers operate flights between Kigali and Nairobi. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Rwandair Express, Kenya Airways.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kigali?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kigali and Abeid Amani Karume International, O. R. Tambo International, Jomo Kenyatta International, Julius Nyerere International, Entebbe International, Moi International, Arusha, Bujumbura International, Juba International, Kisumu International, Kamembe.
What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and Sharjah International, Indira Gandhi International, Abeid Amani Karume International, Chhatrapati Shivaji International, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International, Julius Nyerere International, Muscat International, Entebbe International, Moi International, Kilimanjaro International, Kigali International.
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