Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Kigali International Airport (KGL): what you need to know
The timezone in Kigali is UTC+2, which is nine hours behind Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your MEL to KGL flight.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Opt for a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kigali International Airport. Hamad International Airport is a top stopover on the MEL to KGL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
At the moment, 482 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 1.284 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEL to KGL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kigali International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MEL 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 fares go down.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kigali International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near MEL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kigali International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Kigali International Airport (KGL)
If you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kigali International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near KGL:
Pick up a Kigali International 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.
Reserving your ride from Kigali International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to central Kigali
From Kigali International Airport, Kigali is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kigali International Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Kigali. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kigali International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Kigali during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
May sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEL to KGL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Rwanda
Get to know Kigali, then visit other fascinating corners of Rwanda. Head south-west to Butare, about 80 kilometres away. Ngoma Genocide Memorial and Chapel should be on your itinerary here.
Time for another stop? Head for Gitarama. It's roughly 40 kilometres south-west of Kigali and is known for highlights including Muhanga Design centre and Paroisse Saint André Gitarama.
