Flying from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Kigali Airport (KGL): what you need to know
Kigali is one hour ahead of Berlin and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your BER to KGL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Kigali Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BER and KGL:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Brussels International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Kigali Airport (KGL)
Currently, 339 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Kigali Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 622 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BER to KGL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Kigali Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Kigali Airport.
Handy information about Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
77% of flights that depart Berlin Brandenburg Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Berlin to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BER? If you're boarding an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Kigali Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kigali Airport (KGL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to KGL if you're catching a late Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Kigali Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab the keys to a Kigali Airport rental car from top companies like Europcar or Green Motion. With your own set of wheels, you can venture farther out of Kigali and explore places that don't always get the spotlight.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Kigali Airport around one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Kigali Airport (KGL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Kigali Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Kigali in March.
Lock in your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Kigali Airport for August if you'd like to explore Kigali during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
December has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BER to KGL sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Rwanda
While Kigali will give you a great introduction to Rwanda, there's more adventure waiting for you in Butare. About 80 kilometres to the south-west, this exciting city has plenty to keep you busy, like Ngoma Genocide Memorial and Cyarwa 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi Memorial.