Travelling from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Kigali Airport (KGL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Kigali Airport is 6 hours 5 minutes.
Kigali's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Kigali one hour behind Doha.
Every week, there are eight Hamad International Airport to Kigali Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off early, take the 01:45 RwandAir flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 08:45 with RwandAir.
Leave enough time to catch your DOH to KGL flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
RwandAir offers direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Kigali Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Kigali — and maybe even more of Rwanda if you have time.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is RwandAir.
With an impressive 88.89% of services arriving as scheduled, RwandAir is the most punctual carrier for DOH to KGL flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hamad International Airport to Kigali Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DOH and KGL:
Dubai Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Entebbe Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Kigali Airport (KGL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Kigali Airport flight is 190 €. A round-trip fare is currently 342 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from DOH to KGL, book your trip three months before your planned departure.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Kigali Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Finding cheap flights from DOH to KGL is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Hamad International Airport to Kigali Airport.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Hamad International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from DOH touch down on schedule 81% of the time.
Hamad International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Doha. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to DOH? If you're boarding an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Kigali Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kigali Airport (KGL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to KGL if you're taking a late Hamad International Airport to Kigali Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up the keys to a Kigali Airport rental car from leading providers like Europcar or Green Motion. With your own wheels, you can go beyond Kigali and explore places that don't always get the spotlight.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Kigali Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Kigali Airport (KGL) to central Kigali
Kigali Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Kigali. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Kigali Airport (KGL)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Hamad International Airport to Kigali Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Kigali. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Hamad International Airport to Kigali Airport for August if you want 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 DOH to KGL sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Rwanda
While Kigali is an excellent introduction to Rwanda, there's more adventure waiting for you in Butare. Located around 80 kilometres to the south-west, this must-see city has plenty to keep you busy, like Ngoma Genocide Memorial and Cyarwa 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi Memorial.