Non-stop flights from Kigali (KGL)
Kigali Airport (IATA: KGL, ICAO: HRYR), also known as Kigali International Airport (Kanombe Airport), is the largest airport in Rwanda. Kigali Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 27 destinations in 21 countries.
At present, there is one domestic flight from Kigali.
The longest flight from Kigali KGL is a 2,549 mile (4,102 km) non-stop route to London Heathrow LHR. This direct flight takes around 8 hours and 35 minutes and is operated by RwandAir.
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In total there are 9 airlines flying from and to Kigali. These carriers are:
Popular destinations from Kigali
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Kigali, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Kigali that require a stopover:
Business class flights from Kigali
There are 24 airports that have flights from Kigali in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from KGL are listed below:
Intercontinental flights from Kigali
The only intercontinental flights operating from Kigali International Airport (Kanombe Airport) (KGL) are between Kigali and Europe and between Kigali and the Middle-East.
* Please note that there are no direct services between Kigali and the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Kigali to Europe
RwandAir: year-round to London Heathrow (LHR) and Paris (CDG).
Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance): seasonal flights to Brussels (BRU).
KLM (SkyTeam): seasonal flights to Amsterdam (AMS).
Non-stop flights from Kigali to the Middle-East / Western Asia
RwandAir: year-round to Doha (DOH) and Dubai (DXB).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): seasonal flights to Istanbul (IST).
International flights from Kigali
Flights from Kigali to Belgium
Brussels is the only destination in Belgium with direct flights from Kigali. Direct flights to Brussels are offered by Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Kigali to Burundi
In Burundi, the only destination that has a direct flight from Kigali is Bujumbura. Direct flights to Bujumbura are offered by RwandAir.
Flights from Kigali to Cameroon
There is 1 destination in Cameroon that has a direct connection from Kigali, which is Douala. Direct flights to Douala are offered by RwandAir.
Flights from Kigali to Egypt
In Egypt, the only destination that has a direct flight from Kigali is Cairo. Direct flights to Cairo are offered by Egyptair (Star Alliance).
Flights from Kigali to Ethiopia
Addis Ababa is the only destination in Ethiopia with direct flights from Kigali. Direct flights to Addis Ababa are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Kigali to France
There is 1 destination in France that has a direct connection from Kigali, which is Paris. Direct flights to Paris are offered by RwandAir.
Flights from Kigali to Gabon
Libreville is the only destination in Gabon with direct flights from Kigali. Direct flights to Libreville are offered by RwandAir.
Flights from Kigali to Ghana
In Ghana, the only destination that has a direct flight from Kigali is Accra. Direct flights to Accra are offered by RwandAir.
Flights from Kigali to Kenya
There is 1 destination in Kenya that has a direct connection from Kigali, which is Nairobi. Non-stop flights to Nairobi are offered by Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance), Kenya Airways (SkyTeam) and RwandAir.
Flights from Kigali to Netherlands
In Netherlands, the only destination that has a direct flight from Kigali is Amsterdam. Direct flights to Amsterdam are offered by KLM (SkyTeam).
Flights from Kigali to Nigeria
There are 2 destinations in Nigeria that have non-stop flights from Kigali.
To Abuja and Lagos, you can fly with RwandAir.
Flights from Kigali to Qatar
Doha is the only destination in Qatar with direct flights from Kigali. Direct flights to Doha are offered by RwandAir.
Flights from Kigali to Republic of the Congo
There is 1 destination in Republic of the Congo that has a direct connection from Kigali, which is Brazzaville. Direct flights to Brazzaville are offered by RwandAir.
Flights from Kigali to South Africa
In South Africa, the only destination that has a direct flight from Kigali is Johannesburg. Direct flights to Johannesburg are offered by RwandAir.
Flights from Kigali to Tanzania
If you are looking for a direct flight from Kigali to Tanzania, there are 5 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Dar es Salaam are offered by RwandAir.
The only airline with direct flights to Grumeti is Auric Air.
You can fly non-stop from Kigali to Kilimanjaro with RwandAir.
You can fly non-stop to Mwanza with Auric Air or Coastal Aviation.
Direct flights to Seronera are offered by Auric Air.
Flights from Kigali to Turkey
There is 1 destination in Turkey that has a direct connection from Kigali, which is Istanbul. Direct flights to Istanbul are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Kigali to Uganda
In Uganda, the only destination that has a direct flight from Kigali is Entebbe. Airlines that operate direct flights to Entebbe are Auric Air, Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance), Egyptair (Star Alliance), KLM (SkyTeam), RwandAir and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Kigali to United Arab Emirates
Dubai is the only destination in United Arab Emirates with direct flights from Kigali. Direct flights to Dubai are offered by RwandAir.
Flights from Kigali to United Kingdom
There is 1 destination in United Kingdom that has a direct connection from Kigali, which is London Heathrow. Direct flights to London Heathrow are offered by RwandAir.
Flights from Kigali to Zambia
Lusaka is the only destination in Zambia with direct flights from Kigali. Direct flights to Lusaka are offered by RwandAir.
Flights from Kigali to Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe, the only destination that has a direct flight from Kigali is Harare. Direct flights to Harare are offered by RwandAir.
Domestic flights from Kigali
Flights from Kigali to Rwanda
There is just one domestic flight from Kigali, which is between Kigali and Cyangugu. Direct flights to Cyangugu are offered by RwandAir.
Alternative airports near Kigali
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Kigali (KGL). The nearest airports to Kigali (KGL) are Kisoro (KXO) and Goma (GOM).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Kigali?
There is 1 airport in Kigali: Kigali International Airport (Kanombe Airport) (KGL).
What is the best airport to fly from Kigali?
The most convenient airport to fly from Kigali is Kigali International Airport (Kanombe Airport) (KGL).
How many airlines fly from Kigali?
There are 9 airlines flying from Kigali to 27 airports around the world, as of June 2024.
Which airlines fly from Kigali?
RwandAir, Auric Air and Brussels Airlines operate most flights from Kigali. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Kigali?
Star Alliance and SkyTeam are currently the only two alliances that operate flights from Kigali.
How many nonstop flights are there from Kigali?
There are roughly 845 flights departing from Kigali every month (or 196 flights each week), to a total of 27 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Kigali Airport?
The official name of Kigali Airport is Kigali International Airport (Kanombe Airport).
What is the airport code of Kigali Airport?
The airport code of Kigali Airport is KGL.
What are the most popular flights from Kigali?
Entebbe, Nairobi and Addis Ababa are the 3 most popular routes from Kigali. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Kigali, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Kigali?
Kigali to Entebbe | 1h 5m |
Kigali to Nairobi | 1h 25m |
Kigali to Addis Ababa | 2h 25m |
Kigali to Mwanza | 1h 15m |
Kigali to Cyangugu | 40m |