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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $295 and round-trip from $497. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      NBO 5:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 6:00 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Thu, Nov 19 | Rwandair
      KGL 5:30 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      NBO 8:10 PM
      Kigali - Nairobi | Wed, Nov 25 | Rwandair
      $497 $580
      14% off
      14% off
      $580 $497
    • NBO 5:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 6:00 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Fri, Dec 25 | Rwandair
      KGL 9:40 AM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      NBO 12:20 PM
      Kigali - Nairobi | Mon, Dec 28 | Rwandair
      $498 $580
      14% off
      14% off
      $580 $498
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Sun, Nov 15 | Rwandair
      KGL 9:40 AM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      NBO 12:20 PM
      Kigali - Nairobi | Sat, Nov 21 | Rwandair
      $498 $580
      14% off
      14% off
      $580 $498
    • NBO 5:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 6:00 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Sat, Dec 26 | Rwandair
      KGL 9:40 AM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      NBO 12:20 PM
      Kigali - Nairobi | Wed, Dec 30 | Rwandair
      $503
      13% off
      $580 $503
    • NBO 5:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 6:00 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Mon, Dec 7 | Rwandair
      KGL 5:30 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      NBO 8:10 PM
      Kigali - Nairobi | Fri, Dec 11 | Rwandair
      $505
      13% off
      $580 $505
    • NBO 5:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 6:00 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Tue, Nov 3 | Rwandair
      KGL 9:40 AM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      NBO 12:20 PM
      Kigali - Nairobi | Thu, Nov 5 | Rwandair
      $506
      13% off
      $580 $506
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Wed, Nov 11 | Rwandair
      KGL 9:40 AM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      NBO 12:20 PM
      Kigali - Nairobi | Sat, Nov 14 | Rwandair
      $507
      13% off
      $580 $507
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Mon, Nov 16 | Rwandair
      KGL 9:40 AM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      NBO 12:20 PM
      Kigali - Nairobi | Wed, Nov 18 | Rwandair
      $508
      12% off
      $580 $508
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Tue, Nov 10 | Rwandair
      KGL 5:30 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      NBO 8:10 PM
      Kigali - Nairobi | Sun, Nov 15 | Rwandair
      $508
      12% off
      $580 $508
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      KGL 2:00 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
      KGL 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      NBO 4:00 PM
      Kigali - Nairobi | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      NBO 5:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 6:00 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Fri, Nov 6 | Rwandair
      $295 $353
      16% off
      16% off
      $353 $295
    • NBO 5:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 6:00 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Tue, Nov 10 | Rwandair
      $305 $353
      14% off
      14% off
      $353 $305
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Wed, Nov 25 | Rwandair
      $305 $353
      14% off
      14% off
      $353 $305
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Sat, Nov 7 | Rwandair
      $306
      13% off
      $353 $306
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Sun, Nov 29 | Rwandair
      $306
      13% off
      $353 $306
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Sun, Nov 29 | Rwandair
      $306
      32% off
      $448 $306
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Thu, Nov 12 | Rwandair
      $307
      13% off
      $353 $307
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Thu, Jan 7 | Rwandair
      $312
      20% off
      $392 $312
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Fri, Nov 20 | Rwandair
      $313
      11% off
      $353 $313
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      KGL 2:00 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      NBO 5:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 6:00 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Fri, Nov 6 | Rwandair
      $295 $353
      16% off
      16% off
      $353 $295
    • NBO 5:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 6:00 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Tue, Nov 10 | Rwandair
      $305 $353
      14% off
      14% off
      $353 $305
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Wed, Nov 25 | Rwandair
      $305 $353
      14% off
      14% off
      $353 $305
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Sat, Nov 7 | Rwandair
      $306
      13% off
      $353 $306
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Sun, Nov 29 | Rwandair
      $306
      13% off
      $353 $306
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Sun, Nov 29 | Rwandair
      $306
      32% off
      $448 $306
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Thu, Nov 12 | Rwandair
      $307
      13% off
      $353 $307
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Thu, Jan 7 | Rwandair
      $312
      20% off
      $392 $312
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Fri, Nov 20 | Rwandair
      $313
      11% off
      $353 $313
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      KGL 2:00 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Thu, Nov 12 | Rwandair
      $307 $640
      52% off
      52% off
      $640 $307
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Thu, Jan 7 | Rwandair
      $312 $640
      51% off
      51% off
      $640 $312
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Tue, Dec 15 | Rwandair
      $313 $640
      51% off
      51% off
      $640 $313
    • NBO 5:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 6:00 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Tue, Nov 17 | Rwandair
      $314
      51% off
      $640 $314
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Sat, Nov 14 | Rwandair
      $317
      50% off
      $640 $317
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Fri, Dec 25 | Rwandair
      $317
      50% off
      $640 $317
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Tue, Nov 10 | Rwandair
      $319
      50% off
      $640 $319
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Fri, Nov 27 | Rwandair
      $330
      48% off
      $640 $330
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Wed, Dec 2 | Rwandair
      $347
      46% off
      $640 $347
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      KGL 2:00 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Sat, Nov 7 | Rwandair
      $306 $696
      56% off
      56% off
      $696 $306
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Fri, Nov 6 | Rwandair
      $324 $696
      53% off
      53% off
      $696 $324
    • NBO 5:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 6:00 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Tue, Nov 3 | Rwandair
      $328 $696
      53% off
      53% off
      $696 $328
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Sun, Nov 8 | Rwandair
      $329
      53% off
      $696 $329
    • NBO 5:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 6:00 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Mon, Nov 2 | Rwandair
      $332
      52% off
      $696 $332
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Thu, Nov 5 | Rwandair
      $332
      52% off
      $696 $332
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Wed, Nov 4 | Rwandair
      $354
      49% off
      $696 $354
    • NBO 5:25 PM
      8h 40m
      1 stop
      KGL 1:05 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Thu, Nov 5 | Ethiopian Airlines
      $498
      28% off
      $696 $498
    • NBO 5:25 PM
      8h 40m
      1 stop
      KGL 1:05 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Tue, Nov 3 | Ethiopian Airlines
      $511
      27% off
      $696 $511
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      KGL 2:00 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • NBO 5:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 6:00 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Fri, Nov 6 | Rwandair
      $295 $353
      16% off
      16% off
      $353 $295
    • NBO 5:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 6:00 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Tue, Nov 10 | Rwandair
      $305 $353
      14% off
      14% off
      $353 $305
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Sun, Nov 29 | Rwandair
      $306 $448
      32% off
      32% off
      $448 $306
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Fri, Dec 18 | Rwandair
      $313
      11% off
      $353 $313
    • NBO 5:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 6:00 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Thu, Dec 24 | Rwandair
      $314
      11% off
      $353 $314
    • NBO 5:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 6:00 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Tue, Nov 17 | Rwandair
      $314
      11% off
      $353 $314
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Fri, Dec 25 | Rwandair
      $317
      19% off
      $392 $317
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Mon, Jan 4 | Rwandair
      $317
      28% off
      $448 $317
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Sun, Dec 13 | Rwandair
      $317
      28% off
      $448 $317
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      KGL 2:00 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Nairobi to Kigali are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport, the best time to buy is in November, with an average price of $292. You’ll want to avoid May, when the average price can reach as high as $449.

$449
$371
$292
$214
    Cheapest
  • $320
    Oct
  • $292
    Nov
  • $323
    Dec
  • $326
    Jan
  • $320
    Feb
  • $334
    Mar
  • $366
    Apr
  • $449
    May
  • $359
    Jun
  • $362
    Jul
  • $377
    Aug
  • $384
    Sep

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, November is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport, with an average price of $477. In contrast, August is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $658.

$658
$568
$477
$387
    Cheapest
  • $577
    Oct
  • $477
    Nov
  • $497
    Dec
  • $555
    Jan
  • $553
    Feb
  • $581
    Mar
  • $617
    Apr
  • $646
    May
  • $643
    Jun
  • $643
    Jul
  • $658
    Aug
  • $631
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport is Saturday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Wednesday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$379
$357
$335
$313
    Cheapest
  • $346
    Mon
  • $345
    Tue
  • $379
    Wed
  • $339
    Thu
  • $339
    Fri
  • $335
    Sat
  • $346
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport is Rwandair (from $305) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Rwandair
From $305
Qatar Airways
From $313
Kenya Airways
From $356
Uganda Airlines
From $445
SalamAir
From $454
Jambojet
From $457
EgyptAir
From $474
Ethiopian Airlines
From $488
Precision Air
From $528
Hahn Air
From $535

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What is the flight schedule from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Nairobi to Kigali and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. WB464

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    5:30 AM

    NBO

    1h 30m

    6:00 AM

    KGL

    S M T W T F S
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  2. WB453

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    1:00 PM

    NBO

    1h 30m

    1:30 PM

    KGL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. WB403

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    8:50 PM

    NBO

    1h 40m

    9:30 PM

    KGL

    S M T W T F S
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  4. QR1342

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    12:40 AM

    NBO

    5h

    Nonstop

    5:40 AM

    DOH

    S M T W T F S
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  5. QR1389

    Hamad Intl. Airport

    8:00 AM

    DOH

    6h

    Nonstop

    1:00 PM

    KGL

    S - T - - - -

  6. QR1336

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    5:00 PM

    NBO

    5h

    Nonstop

    10:00 PM

    DOH

    S M T W T F S
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  7. QR1389

    Hamad Intl. Airport

    8:00 AM

    DOH

    6h

    Nonstop

    1:00 PM

    KGL

    S - T - - - -
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About Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Kigali International Airport

Learn about Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 759.02 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $295
Cheapest return ticket price $497

FAQs for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport?

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport takes about 1 hour 13 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 5 daily flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL).
  • The earliest flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport departs at 00:05, and the last departs at 22:20, with about 6 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $341 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) at 05:30 and arrives in Kigali International Airport (KGL) at 06:00.
  • The latest flight departs from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) at 20:50 and arrives in Kigali International Airport (KGL) at 21:30.
    • The distance from Kigali International Airport to downtown is about 8 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • Rwandair is a very popular airline operating an average of 391 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport currently start from $295, and round-trip fares start from $497. The current lowest fare is a Rwandair flight departing on Fri, Nov 6; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Rwandair and Kenya Airways operate direct flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 15 minutes, and around 31 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport is $501. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport operates around 29 weekly flights, mainly by Rwandair and Kenya Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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