Travelling from Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) to Kigali Airport (KGL): what you need to know
Kigali is seven hours ahead of Charlotte and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Your CLT to KGL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Kigali Airport. London Heathrow Airport is a popular stopover on the CLT to KGL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) to Kigali Airport (KGL)
832 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Charlotte Douglas Airport to Kigali Airport flight. Return flights start from 1.141 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from CLT to KGL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Kigali Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from CLT to KGL.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Kigali Airport.
Handy information about Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
You'll find CLT at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
When it comes to Charlotte Douglas Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Charlotte Douglas Airport from central Charlotte, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near CLT? If you're boarding an early flight from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Kigali Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kigali Airport (KGL)
Reserve a hotel near KGL if you have a late Charlotte Douglas Airport to Kigali Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Kigali Airport rental car and check out destinations off the typical tourist track. Europcar and Green Motion can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Kigali and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Kigali Airport about one week before travelling.
When to fly to Kigali Airport (KGL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Kigali Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Kigali in March.
The warmest month in Kigali is August, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Kigali Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CLT to KGL in December. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Rwanda
See the best of Kigali, then continue your journey through other awesome corners of Rwanda. Travel south-west to Butare, about 80 kilometres away. Ngoma Genocide Memorial and Cyarwa 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi Memorial make excellent starting points for your visit.
