Cheap flights to Kigali
25 cities have regular scheduled flights to Kigali (KGL). 10 airlines fly to the city, from major international carriers to budget low-cost options. Most flights depart from Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Johannesburg, Entebbe, Doha. Compare fares, choose the best option and book your tickets online at the best price. Enter your departure city above to find flights and check prices.
Kamembe — Kigali
Entebbe — Nairobi
Johannesburg — Addis Ababa
Bujumbura — Nairobi
Dar es Salaam — Nairobi
Mombasa — Lamu
Harare — Johannesburg
Nairobi — Kigali
Lusaka — Nairobi
Addis Ababa — Cairo
Cairo — Kigali
Zanzibar City — Dar es Salaam
Popular departure cities to Kigali
Kenya
Ethiopia
South Africa
Uganda
Qatar
Nigeria
Burundi
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Tanzania
Belgium
Turkey
Netherlands
Zambia
Central African Republic
Rwanda
Ghana
Zimbabwe
Kenya
France
Tanzania
Egypt
Cameroon, United Republic Of
Gabon
TanzaniaFlight insights to Kigali
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Kigali — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Kigali come from Nairobi, Addis Ababa and Johannesburg. Nairobi leads with around 82 flights a week.
- Nairobi82 flights/week
- Addis Ababa42 flights/week
- Johannesburg30 flights/week
- Entebbe28 flights/week
- Doha20 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Kigali depart from Kenya, Ethiopia and South Africa. Kenya alone accounts for about 25% of all direct routes.
- Kenyaavg $366
- Ethiopiaavg $405
- South Africaavg $266
- Ugandaavg $227
- Qataravg $297
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Kigali range from Entebbe at $227 to Addis Ababa at $405 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Nairobifrom $355
- Addis Ababafrom $405
- Johannesburgfrom $266
- Entebbefrom $227
- Dohafrom $297
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Kigali from right now are Kamembe from $99, Entebbe from $227 and Johannesburg from $266.
- Kamembefrom $99
- Entebbefrom $227
- Johannesburgfrom $266
- Cairofrom $277
- Dohafrom $297
Frequently asked questions
- Which cities have flights to Kigali?
- There are 25+ cities with regular flights to Kigali, from major international hubs to nearby regional airports. Pick your departure city to compare fares and book.
- Where do most flights to Kigali depart from?
- Most travelers fly to Kigali from Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Johannesburg, Entebbe, Doha. These routes have the highest flight frequency and passenger traffic, so fares are usually competitive.
- How many airlines fly to Kigali?
- 10 airlines operate flights to Kigali, ranging from major international carriers to budget low-cost airlines. Competition helps keep fares affordable.
- When is the best time to book flights to Kigali?
- For short-haul routes, booking 4–8 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices. For long-haul flights, aim for 2–3 months ahead. Prices also drop in off-peak seasons and for midweek departures.
- How to find cheap flights to Kigali?
- Compare offers from multiple airlines, use flexible dates and set up price alerts. Our platform lets you track price trends and choose the best time to buy your tickets.