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Kigali.485 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Nov, returning Tue, 25 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa and SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Dublin on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Kigali on Tue, 25 Nov, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 485 €, select.
Kigali.528 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Feb, returning Fri, 13 Feb.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Dublin on Sat, 7 Feb, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Kigali on Fri, 13 Feb, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 528 €, select.
Kigali.529 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Oct, returning Sun, 16 Nov.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Dublin on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Kigali on Sun, 16 Nov, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 529 €, select.
Kigali.592 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Jan, returning Tue, 20 Jan.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Dublin on Sat, 3 Jan, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Kigali on Tue, 20 Jan, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 592 €, select.
Kigali.625 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Oct, returning Mon, 27 Oct.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Dublin on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Kigali on Mon, 27 Oct, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 625 €, select.
Kigali.648 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Sep, returning Sun, 21 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Dublin on Fri, 12 Sep, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Kigali on Sun, 21 Sep, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 648 €, select.
Kigali.675 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Sep, returning Sun, 5 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Dublin on Fri, 26 Sep, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Kigali on Sun, 5 Oct, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 675 €, select.
Kigali.685 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Nov, returning Wed, 3 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Dublin on Fri, 21 Nov, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Kigali on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 685 €, select.

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Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Kigali. But we found flights with one or more stops from 485 €.
The cheapest month to fly to Kigali is usually November.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kigali but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Ireland and Kigali Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Kigali is 485 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Kigali Airport is Tuesday, 11 November 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kigali is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Lufthansa offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kigali.

Flying to Kigali

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How to find cheap flights to Kigali International Airport (KGL)

  • Currently, 336 € is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Kigali International Airport. Or you can reserve a return plane ticket to KGL for 485 €.

  • Get updates on fares by setting up a Price Alert. As soon as prices on tickets to KGL fall, you'll get a notification.

  • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to secure the lowest price on tickets to Kigali, where Kigali International Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines usually offer some great early bird discounts.

  • Click on the 'Add nearby airports' filter and expand your search for cheap flights to Kigali. This will list every airport around your departure and arrival points.

  • If there's no rush to get to Kigali, think about taking a scenic route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Kigali International Airport if you book a flight with a stop.

Best time to go to Kigali

  • May is generally the cheapest month to catch a flight to Kigali.

  • Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to KGL that fits your plans and budget.

  • August is the most popular month for flights to KGL. It's the perfect time to see Kigali at its busiest and best.

  • Travel in April if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Kigali are generally cheaper.

  • Check the weather before you travel. August is the warmest time of year in Kigali, with averages of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • May brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 14ºC (57ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).

  • With one day of rain on average, July is the driest month in Kigali.

  • November brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 22 days of rainfall if you're visiting then.

Flying to Kigali International Airport (KGL): What you need to know

  • Skip the layovers and travel to Kigali in a single journey. Lock in a direct flight to Kigali International Airport with one of these leading airlines:

  • If you want to jet off with the most consistently on-time carrier, book your KGL plane ticket with Kenya Airways. Up to 79% of its flights into this airport land when expected.

  • The timezone at KGL is UTC+2.

  • Be tucked up in bed not long after your flight to KGL. Book a room at one of these hotels near Kigali International Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:

  • Why start your trip in a cab queue? Pick up a car hire in KGL and start exploring Kigali and beyond straight away. Find your ideal set of wheels with Europcar or Green Motion.

  • Flights out of Kigali International Airport land as scheduled 72% of the time. This measure helps measure the airport's overall punctuality.

  • Kigali International Airport is located in Kigali, Kigali City, Rwanda.

Getting to central Kigali from Kigali International Airport (KGL)

  • KGL is located about 11 kilometres from central Kigali.

  • After touching down from your flight to KGL, the drive to the centre takes around 20 minutes.

  • Hop on public transport and you'll be there in roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.

  • Your hotel should feel like part of the trip, not just a place to sleep. Unpack your bags at one of these traveller-approved options in Kigali:

Kigali highlights

  • Put these leading sights on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Kigali:

    • Silverback: Located around 2 kilometres north-east of the city centre, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing in the city.

    • Permedo Garden: Find a spot to sit and take a break here while exploring Kigali. You'll find this park roughly 6 kilometres south-east of the centre.

    • Fine safaris Afrika: This will be another highlight of your trip. A top landmark, it's around 2 kilometres north of the centre of Kigali.

How to get to Butare from Kigali International Airport (KGL)

  • The nearby city of Butare is about 137 kilometres from KGL. Heading into the centre by ride-share or cab takes around 3 hours 5 minutes.

Travelling from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Gitarama

  • Gitarama is around 40 kilometres from Kigali International Airport if you're going in that direction.

  • It takes 1 hour 35 minutes or so to drive to Gitarama.

Explore more of Rwanda

  • There are plenty more places to explore in Rwanda, starting with Butare. Ngoma Genocide Memorial, Chapel and Gahenerezo Centre are must-sees in this city, which is around 80 kilometres south-west of Kigali.

  • Gitarama is another popular destination in Rwanda and is roughly 40 kilometres west of Kigali. Make it a trip to remember with stops at Muhanga Design centre, Paroisse Saint André Gitarama and CYAKABIRI CENTRE.

  • About 72 kilometres north-west of Kigali, Musanze is worth working into your travels. Some of the best reasons to visit include Gorilla Guardians, Rwanda Gorilla Safari and Volcanoes National Park Headquarters.

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