Good to know - Cheap tickets Nairobi — Kigali
| Cheapest flight found | $241 |
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| Minimal flight time | 1h 30m |
| Flight distance | 746 km |
| Most popular airline | Kenya Airways |
Airfare Nairobi – Kigali by month
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Remember that the optimal time for booking air tickets is 59 days before the departure date, this is the average time at which air tickets were sold at the lowest prices.
Schedule of direct flights Nairobi — Kigali
| Departure | Arrival | Flight days | Flight | Airlines | Flight time | Airports | |
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| 00:05 | 00:35 | daily | KQ478 | Kenya Airways | 1h 30m | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport — Kigali International Airport | Select dates |
| 05:30 | 06:00 | mon, wed, thu, fri, sun | WB464 | RwandAir | 1h 30m | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport — Kigali International Airport | Select dates |
| 07:30 | 08:00 | tue, thu, sat | KQ470 | Kenya Airways | 1h 30m | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport — Kigali International Airport | Select dates |
| 07:40 | 08:10 | mon, wed | KQ470 | Kenya Airways | 1h 30m | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport — Kigali International Airport | Select dates |
| 08:00 | 08:30 | fri | KQ470 | Kenya Airways | 1h 30m | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport — Kigali International Airport | Select dates |
| 08:00 | 09:30 | fri | 7C6121 | Jeju Air | 2h 30m | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport — Kigali International Airport | Select dates |
| 13:00 | 13:40 | fri, sat, sun | WB453 | RwandAir | 1h 40m | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport — Kigali International Airport | Select dates |
| 13:00 | 13:30 | daily | WB453 | RwandAir | 1h 30m | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport — Kigali International Airport | Select dates |
| 13:20 | 13:50 | mon, fri, sat | KQ472 | Kenya Airways | 1h 30m | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport — Kigali International Airport | Select dates |
| 14:00 | 15:00 | tue, sat | 8V70 | Astral Aviation | 2h 0m | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport — Kigali International Airport | Select dates |
Popular airlines flying Nairobi — Kigali
Flight Nairobi – Kigali is served by 6 airlines. 5 airlines operate direct flights.
Airlines with direct flights
Other airlines flying with transfers
Flights Nairobi — Kigali
The selection of cheap flights Nairobi — Kigali
Here you can find and purchase the cheapest flights Nairobi — Kigali from $241 and Nairobi — Kigali — Nairobi from $271.
The price of the flight Nairobi — Kigali (Rwanda) — Nairobi from $271 (round-trip).
The average price of the flight Nairobi — Kigali (Rwanda) — Nairobi $445 (round-trip).
- Departure city: Nairobi
- IATA code of the city of origin: NBO
- Departure airports: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Wilson Airport
- Departure country: Kenya
- Destination city: Kigali
- IATA code of the destination city: KGL
- Destination airports: Kigali International Airport
- Destination country: Rwanda
Low cost flights Nairobi — Kigali (NBO — KGL)
The distance between Nairobi and Kigali 464 miles (or 746 kilometres).
The time difference between Nairobi and Kigali is 1 h.
Minimal flight time from Nairobi to Kigali 1h 30m.
LowCostClub always do a comparison of airfares Nairobi — Kigali with several airlines (include Kenya Airways, RwandAir, Jeju Air). They will always give you all available options so you can find the cheapest flight to Kigali. In addition, you can choose the platform where you want to place your orders. There are also special offers for air tickets Nairobi — Kigali. Last week, for instance, the cheapest round-trip prices stood at $271 while the cheapest one-way price that was available within the last week cost $241
Routes from nearby cities to Kigali
A flight from a neighbouring city can help you save money on plane tickets.
The most frequent flight to Kigali is from Nairobi. The cheapest airfare can be purchased with a flight from Kilimanjaro from $222. The nearest airports from Nairobi with a flight to Kigali are in Eldoret.
Popular International routes from Nairobi
Popular routes from Kigali
If you are going to fly from Kigali, then study the popular flights. The most popular flights from Kigali:
Popular domestic routes from Nairobi
FAQ about Nairobi — Kigali
Are there any direct flights Nairobi — Kigali?
Yes, they do: KQ478, WB464, KQ470, 7C6121, WB453, KQ472, 8V70, KQ474, WB403
Can we fly from Nairobi to Kigali?
Yes, you can fly from Nairobi to Kigali. Nairobi has 2 airports (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Wilson Airport) for flights. Kenya Airways, RwandAir, Jeju Air, Astral Aviation, Wright Air Service depart from Nairobi on mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun. There are non-direct flights through Brussels Airlines, Egyptair, Ethiopian Airlines, KLM, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines.
How long does it take to fly from Nairobi to Kigali?
A direct flight lasts an average of 1h 30m, during which time the aircraft covers a distance of 746 km.
How much do flights Nairobi — Kigali cost?
The price of flights Nairobi — Kigali starts from $241.
What days does the plane fly Nairobi — Kigali?
Planes fly Nairobi — Kigali 7 times a week on the following days: mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun
What airports are there in Nairobi and Kigali?
In Nairobi — Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Wilson Airport. In Kigali — Kigali International Airport.
What flights are currently flying from Nairobi to Kigali?
The following flights fly between Nairobi and Kigali: KQ478, WB464, KQ470, KQ470, KQ470, 7C6121, WB453, WB453, KQ472, 8V70, 8V70, KQ474, WB403, WB403
What month is the cheapest to fly from Nairobi to Kigali?
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 Nairobi — Kigali flight deals.
Which airlines direct fly from Nairobi to Kigali?
The following airlines have direct flights Nairobi — Kigali: Kenya Airways, RwandAir, Jeju Air, Astral Aviation, Wright Air Service.
Which airlines fly from Nairobi to Kigali?
All the following airlines flights Nairobi — Kigali: Brussels Airlines, Egyptair, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Qatar Airways, RwandAir, Turkish Airlines.