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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 $294 and round-trip from $496. 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 | Fri, Nov 20 | Rwandair
      KGL 5:30 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      NBO 8:10 PM
      Kigali - Nairobi | Thu, Nov 26 | Rwandair
      $496 $724
      31% off
      31% off
      $724 $496
    • 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 | Tue, Dec 29 | Rwandair
      $497 $724
      31% off
      31% off
      $724 $497
    • 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 | Sun, Nov 22 | Rwandair
      $497 $724
      31% off
      31% off
      $724 $497
    • NBO 5:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 6:00 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Sun, Dec 27 | Rwandair
      KGL 9:40 AM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      NBO 12:20 PM
      Kigali - Nairobi | Thu, Dec 31 | Rwandair
      $501
      31% off
      $724 $501
    • NBO 5:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 6:00 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Tue, Dec 8 | Rwandair
      KGL 5:30 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      NBO 8:10 PM
      Kigali - Nairobi | Sat, Dec 12 | Rwandair
      $503
      31% off
      $724 $503
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Thu, Nov 12 | Rwandair
      KGL 9:40 AM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      NBO 12:20 PM
      Kigali - Nairobi | Sun, Nov 15 | Rwandair
      $506
      30% off
      $724 $506
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Sun, Nov 22 | Rwandair
      KGL 5:30 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      NBO 8:10 PM
      Kigali - Nairobi | Tue, Nov 24 | Rwandair
      $506
      30% off
      $724 $506
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Tue, Dec 15 | Rwandair
      KGL 1:00 AM
      2h 55m
      Nonstop
      NBO 4:55 AM
      Kigali - Nairobi | Sun, Dec 20 | Rwandair
      $506
      30% off
      $724 $506
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Tue, Nov 17 | Rwandair
      KGL 9:40 AM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      NBO 12:20 PM
      Kigali - Nairobi | Thu, Nov 19 | Rwandair
      $507
      30% off
      $724 $507
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      KGL 2:00 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
      KGL 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      NBO 4:00 PM
      Kigali - Nairobi | Sat, Nov 7 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      NBO 5:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 6:00 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Thu, Dec 17 | Rwandair
      $294 $441
      33% off
      33% off
      $441 $294
    • Cheapest
      NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Wed, Dec 16 | Rwandair
      $294 $489
      40% off
      40% off
      $489 $294
    • NBO 5:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 6:00 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Wed, Dec 30 | Rwandair
      $304 $441
      31% off
      31% off
      $441 $304
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Thu, Dec 24 | Rwandair
      $304
      31% off
      $441 $304
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Sun, Nov 15 | Rwandair
      $304
      31% off
      $441 $304
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Wed, Dec 2 | Rwandair
      $304
      31% off
      $441 $304
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Thu, Nov 26 | Rwandair
      $304
      31% off
      $441 $304
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Fri, Dec 4 | Rwandair
      $304
      38% off
      $489 $304
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Sun, Nov 8 | Rwandair
      $305
      31% off
      $441 $305
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      KGL 2:00 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      NBO 5:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 6:00 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Thu, Dec 17 | Rwandair
      $294 $441
      33% off
      33% off
      $441 $294
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Wed, Dec 16 | Rwandair
      $294 $489
      40% off
      40% off
      $489 $294
    • NBO 5:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 6:00 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Wed, Dec 30 | Rwandair
      $304 $441
      31% off
      31% off
      $441 $304
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Thu, Dec 24 | Rwandair
      $304
      31% off
      $441 $304
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Sun, Nov 15 | Rwandair
      $304
      31% off
      $441 $304
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Wed, Dec 2 | Rwandair
      $304
      31% off
      $441 $304
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Thu, Nov 26 | Rwandair
      $304
      31% off
      $441 $304
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Fri, Dec 4 | Rwandair
      $304
      38% off
      $489 $304
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Sun, Nov 8 | Rwandair
      $305
      31% off
      $441 $305
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      KGL 2:00 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Wed, Dec 16 | Rwandair
      $294 $785
      63% off
      63% off
      $785 $294
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Fri, Dec 4 | Rwandair
      $304 $785
      61% off
      61% off
      $785 $304
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Thu, Jan 7 | Rwandair
      $310 $785
      61% off
      61% off
      $785 $310
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Sat, Nov 14 | Rwandair
      $316
      60% off
      $785 $316
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Fri, Dec 25 | Rwandair
      $316
      60% off
      $785 $316
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Fri, Nov 27 | Rwandair
      $320
      59% off
      $785 $320
    • NBO 5:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 6:00 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Tue, Nov 17 | Rwandair
      $338
      56% off
      $785 $338
    • NBO 5:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 6:00 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Tue, Nov 10 | Rwandair
      $342
      56% off
      $785 $342
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Tue, Dec 15 | Rwandair
      $345
      56% off
      $785 $345
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      KGL 2:00 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Fri, Nov 6 | Rwandair
      $331 $820
      60% off
      60% off
      $820 $331
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Mon, Nov 9 | Rwandair
      $332 $820
      60% off
      60% off
      $820 $332
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Thu, Nov 5 | Rwandair
      $338 $820
      59% off
      59% off
      $820 $338
    • NBO 5:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 6:00 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Tue, Nov 10 | Rwandair
      $342
      57% off
      $820 $342
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Sat, Nov 7 | Rwandair
      $366
      55% off
      $820 $366
    • NBO 12:05 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 12:35 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Wed, Nov 4 | Kenya Airways
      $377
      54% off
      $820 $377
    • NBO 7:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 8:00 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Sat, Nov 7 | Kenya Airways
      $378
      54% off
      $820 $378
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Wed, Nov 4 | Rwandair
      $413
      50% off
      $820 $413
    • NBO 8:50 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      KGL 9:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Sun, Nov 8 | Rwandair
      $542
      34% off
      $820 $542
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      KGL 2:00 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • NBO 5:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 6:00 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Thu, Dec 17 | Rwandair
      $294 $441
      33% off
      33% off
      $441 $294
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Wed, Dec 16 | Rwandair
      $294 $489
      40% off
      40% off
      $489 $294
    • NBO 5:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 6:00 AM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Wed, Dec 30 | Rwandair
      $304 $441
      31% off
      31% off
      $441 $304
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Sun, Nov 15 | Rwandair
      $304
      31% off
      $441 $304
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Wed, Dec 2 | Rwandair
      $304
      31% off
      $441 $304
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Fri, Dec 4 | Rwandair
      $304
      38% off
      $489 $304
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Sat, Dec 19 | Rwandair
      $312
      28% off
      $441 $312
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Fri, Dec 25 | Rwandair
      $316
      35% off
      $489 $316
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      KGL 1:30 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Mon, Jan 4 | Rwandair
      $316
      45% off
      $575 $316
    • NBO 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      KGL 2:00 PM
      Nairobi - Kigali | Thu, Nov 5 | 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 $448.

$448
$370
$292
$214
  • $292
    Nov
  • $322
    Dec
  • $325
    Jan
  • $319
    Feb
  • $333
    Mar
  • $365
    Apr
  • $448
    May
  • $358
    Jun
  • $361
    Jul
  • $376
    Aug
  • $383
    Sep
  • $382
    Oct

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 $479. In contrast, August is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $656.

$656
$568
$479
$391
  • $479
    Nov
  • $496
    Dec
  • $553
    Jan
  • $551
    Feb
  • $580
    Mar
  • $615
    Apr
  • $644
    May
  • $641
    Jun
  • $641
    Jul
  • $656
    Aug
  • $629
    Sep
  • $619
    Oct

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.

$380
$357
$334
$311
    Cheapest
  • $346
    Mon
  • $344
    Tue
  • $380
    Wed
  • $338
    Thu
  • $338
    Fri
  • $334
    Sat
  • $344
    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 $294) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Rwandair
From $294
Qatar Airways
From $316
Kenya Airways
From $353
Uganda Airlines
From $444
Jambojet
From $453
SalamAir
From $453
EgyptAir
From $477
Ethiopian Airlines
From $487
Flydubai
From $489
Precision Air
From $528

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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 - - - -
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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 $294
Cheapest return ticket price $496

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 16 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 $340 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 $294, and round-trip fares start from $496. The current lowest fare is a Rwandair flight departing on Thu, Dec 17; 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 $500. 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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