Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Nairobi to Kigali?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nairobi and Kigali takes around 1.7 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Nairobi and Kigali?

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The flight distance between Nairobi and Kigali is 758 km.

Question 3

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

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Several carriers operate flights between Nairobi and Kigali. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Kenya Airways, Rwandair Express.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and Mombasa, Malindi, Ukunda, Kisumu, Entebbe, Eldoret, London, Lamu, Melbourne, Perth, Dublin, Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, Sydney, Mumbai, Juba, Maasai Mara, Addis Ababa, Durban, Helsinki.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Kigali?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kigali and Singapore, Manila, London, Zanzibar, Entebbe, Dhaka, Cape Town, New Delhi, Taipei, Bangkok, Brisbane, Melbourne, Denpasar, Vancouver, Addis Ababa, Maputo, Budapest, Chennai, Istanbul, Maseru.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Nairobi?

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Nairobi is mainly served by Jomo Kenyatta International. But there are other airports nearby, including Wilson.

Question 7

What airports are near Nairobi?

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The main airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International. It is also served by Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli.

Question 8

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 9

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

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

Question 10

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 11

Which airlines fly between Nairobi and Kigali?

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Currently, you can fly between Nairobi and Kigali with Rwandair Express, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Air Tanzania.

Question 12

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Nairobi and Kigali, 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 13

What flights operate between Nairobi and Kigali?

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Traveling between Nairobi and Kigali, 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 14

How many airports are there near Nairobi?

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There are a number of airports in and around Nairobi. The main one is Jomo Kenyatta International and other nearby airports include Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli

Question 15

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, Goma International, Kihihi Airstrip.

Question 16

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

Question 17

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

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

Cheapest one-way trip	£389
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£191
Cheapest round-trip	£314
Average round-trip	£531
Nonstop flights in June	£308 – £556

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Rwandair Express	RWD	WB	Yes
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	Yes
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes
Emirates	UAE	EK	No
Air Tanzania	ATC	TC	Yes

COVID-19 testing	Travel is allowed with restrictions Mandatory COVID-19 test No quarantine required
Visa requirements	Visa on arrival
Forms and documents	No proof of vaccination required for Rwanda Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results
Additional information	Masks are recommended in some places

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed with restrictions for vaccinated travelers No proof of a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test required for vaccinated travelers No quarantine required
Visa requirements	Visa on arrival
Forms and documents	Mandatory proof of vaccination for Kenya Mandatory health surveillance form
Additional information	Health screening on arrival Masks are recommended in indoor public places

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Flights starting at £389. Choose between Rwandair Express, Kenya Airways, or Ethiopian Airlines to find the best price.

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