Flying from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport (FIH) to Kigali Airport (KGL): what you need to know
The timezone in Kigali is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Kinshasa.
To ensure you get on your FIH to KGL flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Kigali Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between FIH and KGL:
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport (FIH) to Kigali Airport (KGL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Kigali Airport flight is 369 €. A return ticket is currently 470 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from FIH to KGL if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Kigali Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from FIH to KGL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Kigali Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kinshasa N'Djili Airport (FIH)
Kinshasa N'Djili Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Kinshasa. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Need a hotel to stay in before your flight from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Kigali Airport? Consider Hotel Stella. Enjoy a good night's sleep here before heading to FIH.
Arriving at Kigali Airport (KGL)
If you're arriving on a late Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Kigali Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near KGL:
Pick up the keys to a Kigali Airport rental car from leading providers like Europcar or Green Motion. With your own wheels, you can travel beyond Kigali and check out places that don't make every guidebook.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Kigali Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Kigali Airport (KGL) to central Kigali
Kigali Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Kigali. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Kigali Airport (KGL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Kigali Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Kigali in March.
Lock in your flight from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Kigali Airport for August if you want to go to Kigali during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FIH to KGL in December. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Rwanda
Kigali is only a small part of what Rwanda has to offer. Extend your trip to Butare, which is around 80 kilometres away to the south-west. From Ngoma Genocide Memorial to Cyarwa 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi Memorial, there's plenty to see and do in this exciting city.