Cheap flights from Nairobi to Kigali
Direct flights from Nairobi to Kigali take about an hour and twenty minutes. Kigali International Airport is about 10 km from the city centre.
- Flight time: about 1 hour 20 minutes
- Distance: 758 km
- Route: NBO → KGL
- Airlines: Kenya Airways, RwandAir
About Nairobi to Kigali flights
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Departure airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Arrival airport: Kigali International Airport (KGL).
- Daily direct flights from JKIA
- Kigali International Airport is about 20 minutes from central Kigali
- Kenyan citizens can visit Rwanda visa-free
Tips for booking a cheap flight to Kigali
- Rwanda strictly bans plastic bags, so leave them out of your luggage.
- Carry a valid passport and your yellow fever certificate.
- Morning flights suit same-day meetings in Kigali.
Pay with M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Visa or Mastercard. Your e-ticket is sent by email and SMS.
Check passport, visa and vaccination requirements before you travel internationally.
Nairobi to Kigali flights: FAQs
How long is the flight from Nairobi to Kigali?
About 1 hour 20 minutes direct.
Which airlines fly from Nairobi to Kigali?
Kenya Airways and RwandAir operate direct flights.
Do Kenyans need a visa for Rwanda?
No. Kenyan citizens can visit Rwanda visa-free with a valid passport.
How much is a flight to Kigali?
Fares vary by date. Search on BuuPass to see live prices.