Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigali and Nairobi takes around 1.6 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kigali and Nairobi?

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The flight distance between Kigali and Nairobi is 758 km.

Question 3

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

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

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 Zanzibar, Entebbe, Boston, Paris, Seattle, San Francisco, Amsterdam, Windhoek, Chicago, Bydgoszcz, Cape Town, Ukunda, Malindi, New York, Kinshasa, Lilongwe, Dallas, Mahé, Dhaka, Frankfurt.

Question 5

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, Entebbe, Kisumu, Malindi, Ukunda, Eldoret, Addis Ababa, Lamu, New York, London, Juba, Zanzibar, Accra, Dar es Salaam, Paris, Johannesburg, Lusaka, Cape Town, Mumbai, Dubai.

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, Goma International, Kihihi Airstrip.

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, Amboseli, Nanyuki.

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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 10

Which airlines fly between Kigali and Nairobi?

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Currently, you can fly between Kigali and Nairobi with Rwandair, Safarilink Aviation, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Precision Air.

Question 11

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kigali and Nairobi, 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 12

What flights operate between Kigali and Nairobi?

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Traveling between Kigali and Nairobi, 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 13

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 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, Amboseli, Nanyuki.

Question 15

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

Question 17

What time do flights between Kigali and Nairobi 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 18

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

Cheapest one-way trip	$226
Cheapest round-trip	$392
Average round-trip	$476
Nonstop flights in December	$219 – $935
Most popular airline	Rwandair

Airline	Sun 03.12	Mon 04.12	Tue 05.12	Wed 06.12	Thu 07.12	Fri 08.12	Sat 09.12
Kenya Airways	5	2	4	3	6	4	3
Rwandair	2	2	3	2	4	2	3

Airline	Sun 10.12	Mon 11.12	Tue 12.12	Wed 13.12	Thu 14.12	Fri 15.12	Sat 16.12
Kenya Airways	5	3	3	4	6	4	4
Rwandair	2	2	3	2	3	2	3

Airline	Sun 17.12	Mon 18.12	Tue 19.12	Wed 20.12	Thu 21.12	Fri 22.12	Sat 23.12
Kenya Airways	6	3	3	3	4	3	3
Rwandair	2	2	3	2	3	2	3

Airline	Sun 24.12	Mon 25.12	Tue 26.12	Wed 27.12	Thu 28.12	Fri 29.12	Sat 30.12
Kenya Airways	3	2	2	2	4	5	3
Rwandair	2	2	3	2	3	2	3

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Flights starting at $219. Choose between Rwandair, Safarilink Aviation, or Ethiopian Airlines to find the best price.

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Rwandair	RWD	WB	Yes	0 0
Safarilink Aviation	XLK	F2	Yes	No
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes	0 0
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	Yes	No
Precision Air	PRF	PW	Yes	0 0

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required Quarantine is not required
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