Flying from Toronto to Kigali International Airport (KGL): What you need to know
The timezone in Kigali is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Toronto. Kigali International Airport is located in Kigali.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Toronto to KGL. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Toronto to Kigali International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Toronto Pearson International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Toronto Pearson International Airport, 64% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can arrive at YTZ from central Toronto in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to KGL flight:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance of 62%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
YHM is roughly 72 kilometres from central Toronto. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Toronto to Kigali International Airport flight:
Flights that depart from YHM make it to their destination on schedule 71% of the time.
About Kigali International Airport (KGL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Toronto to Kigali International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near KGL instead:
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Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Toronto to Kigali International Airport flight.
Getting from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to central Kigali
Central Kigali is about 8 kilometres from Kigali International Airport. Journey times by taxi or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Right now, 545 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Kigali International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 908 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Toronto to KGL. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Toronto to Kigali International Airport (KGL). August is the peak month for travel to Kigali. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in October.
When booking your Toronto to KGL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Kigali, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
May has temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Kigali International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kigali
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Kigali right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Toronto to Kigali International Airport:
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