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Cheap flights from Nairobi to Kigali

NBO — KGL
Ara 12 — Ara 191
1 adult
Sal 12/12
Sal 19/12

How to find the cheapest flight from Nairobi to Kigali (KGL)

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nairobi (NB0) to Kigali (KGL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 8 Aralık 2023.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R7 515

Round-trip from

R139 347
High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 10% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2023
From Nairobi to Kigali Intl

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nairobi to Kigali?

Find a great deal and save up to 15% by booking at least 61 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Nairobi to Kigali within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at R7 477.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Kigali?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, November can be a great choice for travel to Kigali. Flights to Kigali from Nairobi in November are about R7 548 on average during November, but can be found for as low as R6 152.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Kigali (NBO - KGL)?

When flying from Nairobi to Kigali, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Average price of flights to Kigali by month

Plan your trip from Nairobi to Kigali by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Nairobi to Kigali is currently 0 while a return flight costs 0. Price data was last updated on 3 December 2023.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nairobi to Kigali (average of R389). Flying from Nairobi to Kigali in July is currently the most expensive (average of R424). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

R7 667

February

R7 610

March

R7 610

April

R7 383

May

R7 364

June

R7 421

July

R8 026

August

R7 591

September

R7 458

October

R7 496

November

R7 610

December

R7 799

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Kigali from Nairobi?

For a flight from Nairobi to Kigali, you will be flying into Kigali Intl. Kigali Intl (KGL) is just 5,2 km from the centre vof the city. Kigali Intl is the only Kigali airport and it handles 9 inbound flights from Nairobi per day. 2 airlines have flights to Kigali Intl from Nairobi on a regular basis.

What days are direct flights available from Nairobi to Kigali?

Days when direct flights are available for this flight are: Monday.

How many flights depart from Nairobi to Kigali on average per day?

On average 2 flights depart from Nairobi to Kigali per day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 100% of flight departures

What are the most reliable airlines from Nairobi to Kigali?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Nairobi to Kigali are Air France (85%), SAUDIA (84%) and Delta (84%).

What does NBO to KGL mean?

This is defined as Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) and Kigali Intl Airport (KGL). Codes like Kigali Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), Nanyuki Airport (NYK), Amboseli Airport (ASV).

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Top 2 airlines flying from Nairobi to Kigali

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Nairobi to Kigali. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 697 326 searches. Data last updated 8 Aralık 2023.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 218AverageR9 081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapestR7 918AverageR10 147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from Nairobi to Kigali

Find hourly flight availability from Nairobi to Kigali. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 Aralık 2023.
9%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
26%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
26%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
39%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Nairobi to Kigali

Explore weekly flight availability from Nairobi to Kigali. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 8 Aralık 2023.
Sunday10daily flights
Monday12daily flights
Tuesday7daily flights
Wednesday9daily flights
Thursday8daily flights
Friday11daily flights
Saturday11daily flights

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