Flights to Rwanda

Flights to Rwanda

Rwanda has a total of 2 airports, Kigali Airport (KGL) serves as a hub for intercontinental travel, 1 airport receives international flights, this is Kigali Airport (Kigali International Airport (Kanombe Airport)). With domestic flights available at every airport, traveling by plane offers a fast and efficient way to explore the country. One of which exclusively serves domestic flights. All airports in Rwanda together handle 401 flights this month, departing from 26 airports in 22 countries, operated by 10 different airlines — none of them are a low-cost carrier. You can fly to Rwanda in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class.

FlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flight to Rwanda. Airports, destinations, routes and schedules are all clearly displayed on our interactive flight map. If you prefer a list view, the sections below with available departure and arrival airports might be useful. Looking to see which countries offer direct connections? You'll find that information further down, along with all airlines flying to Rwanda.

For a more comfortable journey, explore the Business Class sections on this page. You can also use the Class filter to choose your cabin class and see routes clearly displayed on the flight map. If you'd like to travel with an alliance, you can do so with SkyTeam, Star Alliance or Oneworld. Simply use the Alliance filter to display their specific routes on the map.

Destinations in Rwanda

Explore Rwanda!

Discover all 2 destinations in Rwanda. Kigali is the most popular airport in Rwanda. It handles more than 98% of all flights to the country, which comes down to 392 flights this month.

Below is the full list of destinations in Rwanda, ranked by popularity based on the number of flights each airport handles. If you're interested in flying to any of these destinations, simply click it to view all routes, airlines, and flight schedules.

Airlines flying to Rwanda

When planning your trip to Rwanda, you have several airline options to consider. A total of 10 airlines offer direct flights to the country — none of which are low-cost airlines. The most popular airline is RwandAir, they handle 62% of all flights arriving here: a total of 248 flights this month.

Below is an overview of the airlines that offer their services, ranked by popularity.

What is the best time to visit Rwanda?

Rwanda has destinations with multiple climate types which are tropical and subtropical destinations. This means that the best time to visit depends on the destination you choose. However, considering most destinations and their weather, the best time to explore Rwanda as a whole is from March to November, from the beginning of fall to late spring. In the sections below, you can find the ideal visiting time for each specific destination. We've categorized them by climate type to help you plan your trip and to visit Rwanda at the best time of the year!

🌴  Tropical destinations

The tropical spots in Rwanda are famous for their consistently warm temperatures, ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year, along with high humidity and rainfall, especially in rainforest and monsoon areas.

Because Rwanda is located South of the equator, the dry season is from May to October. Therefore, this period is best for visiting tropical destinations. During these months it is mainly dry, while in the wet season it can rain for days. Temperatures are high throughout the year as is the humidity. Currently you can fly directly to one tropical destination.

🌐 South of the equator

🌺  Subtropical destinations

The subtropical destinations in Rwanda are known for their year-round warmth — with temperatures that often exceed 30°C (86°F). Destinations are characterized by vibrant cities, diverse ecosystems, and outdoor activities. Whether it's relaxing by the water, exploring lush forests, or enjoying urban culture, subtropical regions provide a perfect blend of nature, adventure, and leisure.

There is one subtropical destination in Rwanda at the moment accessible by plane. This destination can be visited all year round but is best to visit in the dry season from late March to May or from August to early November. During this period, temperatures are still pleasant because of the warm and long summer while precipitation is limited as the wet season is over.

Countries with direct flights to Rwanda

From which countries can you fly non-stop?

Below is a list of all 21 countries that have non-stop flights to Rwanda, including the number of airports that offer those flights:

Airports with direct flights to Rwanda

This section is ideal for finding the best airport to start your trip to Rwanda. All airports with direct flights are listed below, ranked by popularity. Currently, 24 airports across 21 countries and 3 continents offer direct flights to 2 airports in Rwanda.

Flying Business Class to Rwanda

Where can you fly to in Business Class?

In total, there are 24 airports across 21 countries that provide business class flights to Rwanda. As of today, you can arrive at 2 airports in Business Class. (Kigali or Cyangugu Airport).

Departure airports with Business Class flights

Business Class airports in Rwanda

Domestic flights across Rwanda

With a total of 2 domestic routes, there are not that many flights within Rwanda itself.

The list below provides you with a lot more information, from interesting statistics to an overview of all domestic routes.

International flights from Africa to Rwanda

There are 17 cities spread across 14 countries in Africa that offer international flights to Rwanda. These direct flights arrive at Kigali Airport, the only international airport in Rwanda.

The majority of those flights are operated by 2 airlines: RwandAir and Ethiopian Airlines.

In the following sections we provide detailed information on the available routes from every country with non-stop flights and (if available) stopover flights:

Flights from Kenya to Rwanda

From Kenya you can fly non-stop from Nairobi Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Rwanda: Kigali. This is the only non-stop flight route from Kenya to Rwanda, operated by 3 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

Kenya to Rwanda with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 8 airports in Kenya offer flights to Kigali Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Ethiopia to Rwanda

From Ethiopia you can fly non-stop from Addis Ababa Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Rwanda: Kigali. This is the only non-stop flight route from Ethiopia to Rwanda, operated by Ethiopian Airlines.

Ethiopia to Rwanda with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 25 airports in Ethiopia offer flights to Kigali Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Tanzania to Rwanda

From Tanzania you can fly non-stop from 4 airports, and arrive at the only destination in Rwanda: Kigali. In total there are 4 direct routes from Tanzania, operated by 2 different airlines — RwandAir and Coastal Aviation.

Tanzania to Rwanda with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 15 airports in Tanzania offer flights to Kigali Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Uganda to Rwanda

From Uganda you can fly non-stop from Entebbe Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Rwanda: Kigali. This is the only non-stop flight route from Uganda to Rwanda, operated by 5 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

Uganda to Rwanda with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 2 airports in Uganda offer flights to Kigali Airport with a single stop:

Flights from South Africa to Rwanda

From South Africa you can fly non-stop from Johannesburg Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Rwanda: Kigali. This is the only non-stop flight route from South Africa to Rwanda, operated by RwandAir.

South Africa to Rwanda with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 18 airports in South Africa offer flights to Kigali Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Nigeria to Rwanda

From Nigeria you can fly non-stop from Lagos Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Rwanda: Kigali. This is the only non-stop flight route from Nigeria to Rwanda, operated by RwandAir.

Nigeria to Rwanda with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 17 airports in Nigeria offer flights to Kigali Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Burundi to Rwanda

From Burundi you can fly non-stop from Bujumbura Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Rwanda: Kigali. This is the only non-stop flight route from Burundi to Rwanda, operated by RwandAir.

Flights from Zimbabwe to Rwanda

From Zimbabwe you can fly non-stop from Harare Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Rwanda: Kigali. This is the only non-stop flight route from Zimbabwe to Rwanda, operated by RwandAir.

Zimbabwe to Rwanda with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 3 airports in Zimbabwe offer flights to Kigali Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Ghana to Rwanda

From Ghana you can fly non-stop from Accra Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Rwanda: Kigali. This is the only non-stop flight route from Ghana to Rwanda, operated by RwandAir.

Ghana to Rwanda with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 5 airports in Ghana offer flights to Kigali Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Egypt to Rwanda

From Egypt you can fly non-stop from Cairo Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Rwanda: Kigali. This is the only non-stop flight route from Egypt to Rwanda, operated by Egyptair.

Egypt to Rwanda with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 11 airports in Egypt offer flights to Kigali Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Cameroon to Rwanda

From Cameroon you can fly non-stop from Douala Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Rwanda: Kigali. This is the only non-stop flight route from Cameroon to Rwanda, operated by RwandAir.

Cameroon to Rwanda with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 3 airports in Cameroon offer flights to Kigali Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Central African Republic to Rwanda

From Central African Republic you can fly non-stop from Bangui Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Rwanda: Kigali. This is the only non-stop flight route from Central African Republic to Rwanda, operated by RwandAir.

Flights from South Sudan to Rwanda

From South Sudan you can fly non-stop from Juba Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Rwanda: Kigali. This is the only non-stop flight route from South Sudan to Rwanda, operated by Badr Airlines.

South Sudan to Rwanda with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 2 airports in South Sudan offer flights to Kigali Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Zambia to Rwanda

From Zambia you can fly non-stop from Lusaka Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Rwanda: Kigali. This is the only non-stop flight route from Zambia to Rwanda, operated by RwandAir.

Zambia to Rwanda with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 9 airports in Zambia offer flights to Kigali Airport with a single stop:

Intercontinental flights to Rwanda

There are 2 continents beyond Africa that have direct flights to Rwanda. A total of 7 different countries across Asia and Europe offer flights to the country. With 7 direct flight routes, connecting 7 intercontinental airports to 1 destinations, Rwanda maintains strong connections with key locations across the world. 5 different airlines are operating these long-haul flights.

Qatar, Turkey and Belgium have the best intercontinental flight connections to Rwanda.

All intercontinental flights can be found below — arranged by continent, country and departure airport.

Non-stop flights from Asia to Rwanda

From Asia, 3 countries have direct flights to Rwanda. 3 non-stop routes are available, operated by 3 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

Flights from Qatar to Rwanda

Looking to fly directly from Qatar? This is possible from Doha only. You will arrive at Kigali — currently the only direct route connecting Rwanda and Qatar. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — Qatar Airways and RwandAir, neither of which are low-cost carriers.

Flights from Turkey to Rwanda

Looking to fly directly from Turkey? This is possible from Istanbul only. You will arrive at Kigali — currently the only direct route connecting Rwanda and Turkey. Flights are operated by Turkish Airlines.

Turkey to Rwanda with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 47 airports in Turkey offer flights to Kigali Airport with a single stop:

Flights from United Arab Emirates to Rwanda

Looking to fly directly from United Arab Emirates? This is possible from Dubai only. You will arrive at Kigali — currently the only direct route connecting Rwanda and United Arab Emirates. Flights are operated by RwandAir.

United Arab Emirates to Rwanda with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 4 airports in United Arab Emirates offer flights to Kigali Airport with a single stop:

Non-stop flights from Europe to Rwanda

From Europe, 4 countries have direct flights to Rwanda. 4 non-stop routes are available, operated by 3 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

Flights from United Kingdom to Rwanda

Looking to fly directly from United Kingdom? This is possible from London Heathrow only. You will arrive at Kigali — currently the only direct route connecting Rwanda and United Kingdom. Flights are operated by RwandAir.

United Kingdom to Rwanda with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 25 airports in United Kingdom offer flights to Kigali Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Belgium to Rwanda

Looking to fly directly from Belgium? This is possible from Brussels only. You will arrive at Kigali — currently the only direct route connecting Rwanda and Belgium. Flights are operated by Brussels Airlines.

Flights from Netherlands to Rwanda

Looking to fly directly from Netherlands? This is possible from Amsterdam only. You will arrive at Kigali — currently the only direct route connecting Rwanda and Netherlands. Flights are operated by KLM.

Flights from France to Rwanda

Looking to fly directly from France? This is possible from Paris only. You will arrive at Kigali — currently the only direct route connecting Rwanda and France. Flights are operated by RwandAir.

France to Rwanda with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 19 airports in France offer flights to Kigali Airport with a single stop:

Most popular routes to Rwanda

Whether you're looking to explore the scenic landscapes, charming towns and vibrant cities of Rwanda, visit friends and family or simply need to attend a business meeting — we've got you covered. Check out the list below to find the most popular non-stop flights available for your journey.

Popular routes to Rwanda with a stopover

If there is no airport near you offering direct flights to Rwanda, don't worry — you can still reach the country with a brief stopover along the way.

Below is a list of the most popular routes that require a stopover.

To see all 1- or 2-stop flight options, simply use the "Show indirect destinations" button on the map, or use the search bar to select your departure airport and discover all available routes from there to Rwanda!

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