Good to know - Cheap tickets Kigali — Nairobi
| Cheapest flight found | $205 |
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| Minimal flight time | 1h 20m |
| Flight distance | 746 km |
| Most popular airline | Kenya Airways |
Airfare Kigali – Nairobi by month
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Schedule of direct flights Kigali — Nairobi
| Departure | Arrival | Flight days | Flight | Airlines | Flight time | Airports | |
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| 03:40 | 06:10 | tue, thu | KQ479 | Kenya Airways | 1h 30m | Kigali International Airport — Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | Select dates |
| 08:50 | 11:20 | daily | KQ471 | Kenya Airways | 1h 30m | Kigali International Airport — Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | Select dates |
| 09:00 | 11:30 | mon, wed | KQ471 | Kenya Airways | 1h 30m | Kigali International Airport — Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | Select dates |
| 09:20 | 11:50 | fri | KQ471 | Kenya Airways | 1h 30m | Kigali International Airport — Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | Select dates |
| 09:40 | 12:20 | daily | WB452 | RwandAir | 1h 40m | Kigali International Airport — Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | Select dates |
| 09:40 | 12:25 | sat | WB452 | RwandAir | 1h 45m | Kigali International Airport — Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | Select dates |
| 14:50 | 17:20 | mon, fri, sat | KQ473 | Kenya Airways | 1h 30m | Kigali International Airport — Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | Select dates |
| 17:30 | 20:10 | daily | WB402 | RwandAir | 1h 40m | Kigali International Airport — Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | Select dates |
| 19:40 | 22:10 | mon, tue, thu, fri, sun | KQ475 | Kenya Airways | 1h 30m | Kigali International Airport — Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | Select dates |
| 20:15 | 22:45 | tue | WB402 | RwandAir | 1h 30m | Kigali International Airport — Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | Select dates |
Popular airlines flying Kigali — Nairobi
Flight Kigali – Nairobi is served by 5 airlines. 3 airlines operate direct flights.
Airlines with direct flights
Other airlines flying with transfers
Sales of tickets from Kigali to Nairobi in the last 48 hours
Flights Kigali — Nairobi
The selection of cheap flights Kigali — Nairobi
Here you can find and purchase the cheapest flights Kigali — Nairobi from $205 and Kigali — Nairobi — Kigali from $183.
The price of the flight Kigali — Nairobi (Kenya) — Kigali from $183 (round-trip).
The average price of the flight Kigali — Nairobi (Kenya) — Kigali $436 (round-trip).
- Departure city: Kigali
- IATA code of the city of origin: KGL
- Departure airports: Kigali International Airport
- Departure country: Rwanda
- Destination city: Nairobi
- IATA code of the destination city: NBO
- Destination airports: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Wilson Airport
- Destination country: Kenya
Low cost flights Kigali — Nairobi (KGL — NBO)
The distance between Kigali and Nairobi 464 miles (or 746 kilometres).
The time difference between Kigali and Nairobi is 1 h.
Minimal flight time from Kigali to Nairobi 1h 20m.
LowCostClub always do a comparison of airfares Kigali — Nairobi with several airlines (include Kenya Airways, RwandAir, Brussels Airlines). They will always give you all available options so you can find the cheapest flight to Nairobi. In addition, you can choose the platform where you want to place your orders. There are also special offers for air tickets Kigali — Nairobi. Last week, for instance, the cheapest round-trip prices stood at $183 while the cheapest one-way price that was available within the last week cost $205
Routes from nearby cities to Nairobi
A flight from a neighbouring city can help you save money on plane tickets.
The most frequent flight to Nairobi is from Entebbe. The cheapest airfare can be purchased with a flight from Kisumu from $56. The nearest airports from Kigali with a flight to Nairobi are in Arusha.
Popular International routes from Kigali
Popular routes from Nairobi
If you are going to fly from Nairobi, then study the popular flights. The most popular flights from Nairobi:
Popular domestic routes from Kigali
FAQ about Kigali — Nairobi
Are there any direct flights Kigali — Nairobi?
Yes, they do: KQ479, KQ471, WB452, KQ473, WB402, KQ475, SN491
Can we fly from Kigali to Nairobi?
Yes, you can fly from Kigali to Nairobi. Kigali has an airport (Kigali International Airport) for flights. Kenya Airways, RwandAir, Brussels Airlines depart from Kigali on mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun. There are non-direct flights through Egyptair, Ethiopian Airlines, KLM, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines.
How long does it take to fly from Kigali to Nairobi?
A direct flight lasts an average of 1h 20m, during which time the aircraft covers a distance of 746 km.
How much do flights Kigali — Nairobi cost?
The price of flights Kigali — Nairobi starts from $205.
What days does the plane fly Kigali — Nairobi?
Planes fly Kigali — Nairobi 7 times a week on the following days: mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun
What airports are there in Kigali and Nairobi?
In Kigali — Kigali International Airport. In Nairobi — Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Wilson Airport.
What flights are currently flying from Kigali to Nairobi?
The following flights fly between Kigali and Nairobi: KQ479, KQ471, KQ471, KQ471, WB452, WB452, KQ473, WB402, KQ475, WB402, SN491
What month is the cheapest to fly from Kigali to Nairobi?
High season is considered to be and the cheapest month is . Enter your preferred airports (or cities) and dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Kigali — Nairobi flight deals.
Which airlines direct fly from Kigali to Nairobi?
The following airlines have direct flights Kigali — Nairobi: Kenya Airways, RwandAir, Brussels Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Kigali to Nairobi?
All the following airlines flights Kigali — Nairobi: Brussels Airlines, Egyptair, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Qatar Airways, RwandAir, Turkish Airlines.