Cheap flights to Rwanda

When you are headed to Rwanda from South Africa, you will find a number of different flight options available including flights from Cape Town International to Kigali International Airport. The fastest flight time you will find between these two cities is 6h and 55m. The longest flight time will be 22h and 10m. The shortest flight time for those who are travelling out of Johannesburg will be just 3h and 50m. The longest flight time will be 18h and 5m. Flight times vary based on many factors including the number of stopovers, as well as how long each of those stopovers lasts.

You can find options for direct flights to Rwanda when you are travelling out of Cape Town. RwandAir has a flight that does not have any stopovers. However, other flights leaving from Cape Town will typically include one. Kenya Airways, for example, has a stopover in Nairobi for 1h and 35m before heading into Kigali International Airport. If you are travelling from Johannesburg, you will find several options for nonstop flights. RwandAir and South African Airlines both offer these nonstop Rwanda flight deals. Many one-stop flights are available from Johannesburg, as well.

Domestic flights from Kigali to Kamembe Airport area available from Rwandair, and helicopter trips are available around the country through Akagera Aviation. In the large towns and cities, taxies are available for you to get around, and minibus taxies help to connect the various villages and towns. Car rentals are available, but the roads in Rwanda are not in great condition, especially during the rainy season.

If you happen to be in Rwanda in July, you might want to consider checking out the Rwanda Film Festival. Films are shown at locations throughout the country. Visitors may want to explore Lake Kivu to experience a beautiful landscape, as well as the nearby town of Kibuye. Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, is another place to visit, and this is the home of the film industry in the country. The largest tourist attraction in Rwanda is Volcanoes National Park, which even offers treks to see gorillas. It is also the home of Diane Fossey’s gravesite. You might also want to visit Akagera National Park and take a safari.

When you are travelling from South Africa to Rwanda, you will find that you need to have a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the arrival date. In addition, you will need to have a visa, which can be obtained when you arrive in Rwanda for a stay of up to 30 days. The visa will incur a fee. Visitors in Rwanda are able to apply for a visa extension if needed.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Rwanda on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Rwanda.

Kigali Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Rwanda. One-way flights to Kigali Intl Airport typically cost R3 266, while return flights cost around R2 980.

A return flight to Rwanda will typically cost around R350, however they can be found for as little as R158.

For those looking to save time traveling to Rwanda, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 0 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Kigali Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Kigali Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Host in Rwanda is the closest property to Kigali Intl Airport (0,0 km away from Kigali Intl Airport).