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Cheapest return flight
£548
Typical prices: £534-£784
Qatar Airways
Mon 31/12Sun 21/1
LGW - KGL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£299
Typical prices: £388-£570
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/1
LGW - KGL • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between London Gatwick Airport and Kigali. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
11 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 11 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 23% price drop
August
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Istanbul (IST)
Cheapest • Avg £622 (return)
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO)
Shortest trip • 13h 40m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Gatwick to Kigali (LGW-KGL)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Gatwick to Kigali

Thu, 31 Dec - Thu, 21 Jan
Qatar Airways Logo
08:40 - 06:55LGW  London Gatwick-KGL Kigali Intl
20h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
16:20 - 05:55KGL  Kigali Intl-LGW London Gatwick
15h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£548Qatar Airways
Sun, 4 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
09:00 - 13:30LGW  London Gatwick-KGL Kigali Intl
27h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 05:55KGL  Kigali Intl-LGW London Gatwick
16h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£550Qatar Airways
Tue, 27 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov
British Airways Logo
08:40 - 13:30LGW  London Gatwick-KGL Kigali Intl
26h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
British Airways Logo
15:50 - 05:55KGL  Kigali Intl-LGW London Gatwick
16h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£553British Airways
Tue, 27 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov
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08:40 - 13:30LGW  London Gatwick-KGL Kigali Intl
26h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
British Airways Logo
15:50 - 05:55KGL  Kigali Intl-LGW London Gatwick
16h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£553British Airways
Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
08:40 - 06:55LGW  London Gatwick-KGL Kigali Intl
20h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 05:55KGL  Kigali Intl-LGW London Gatwick
16h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£553Qatar Airways
Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
08:40 - 06:55LGW  London Gatwick-KGL Kigali Intl
20h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 05:55KGL  Kigali Intl-LGW London Gatwick
16h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£553Qatar Airways
Thu, 31 Dec - Wed, 20 Jan
Qatar Airways Logo
08:40 - 06:55LGW  London Gatwick-KGL Kigali Intl
20h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 05:55KGL  Kigali Intl-LGW London Gatwick
16h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£554Qatar Airways
Thu, 31 Dec - Mon, 18 Jan
Qatar Airways Logo
08:40 - 06:55LGW  London Gatwick-KGL Kigali Intl
20h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 05:55KGL  Kigali Intl-LGW London Gatwick
16h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£554Qatar Airways
Tue, 20 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 - 09:40LGW  London Gatwick-KGL Kigali Intl
22h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:40 - 05:40KGL  Kigali Intl-LGW London Gatwick
14h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£556Ethiopian Air
Tue, 20 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 - 09:40LGW  London Gatwick-KGL Kigali Intl
22h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:40 - 05:40KGL  Kigali Intl-LGW London Gatwick
14h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£564Ethiopian Air
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Price, demand, and travel trends for London Gatwick Airport to Kigali flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kigali with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kigali?

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kigali start at £548. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £534 to £784. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £548 on Qatar Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Kigali?

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Kigali and is 10% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 28% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Kigali?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Kigali at £495 return.
•August (£780) and July (£776) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 57% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from London Gatwick Airport to Kigali the cheapest?

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kigali are cheapest 11 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 23% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for London Gatwick Airport to Kigali flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£299
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kigali

When to book flights from Gatwick to Kigali

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Gatwick to Kigali based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your London Gatwick Airport to Kigali flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Kigali?

    Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kigali usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Kigali Intl (KGL).

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kigali?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kigali:

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kigali pass through?

    One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kigali most commonly connect through:

    • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 59% of one-stop connections
    • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 35% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 3% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 2% of one-stop connections

    Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kigali?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the London Gatwick Airport to Kigali route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £577 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £822, a difference of £245. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How expensive are last-minute London Gatwick Airport to Kigali flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 2% above the route average of £641. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kigali?

    A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kigali takes 0h 00m, covering 4,076 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Kigali?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • Have flight prices from London Gatwick Airport to Kigali changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £548 to £3,109. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from London Gatwick Airport to Kigali looking right now?

    One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Kigali are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £372, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from London Gatwick Airport to Kigali?

    Flying via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 40m, compared to 13h 58m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 15h 15m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

  • What is the time difference between London Gatwick Airport and Kigali?

    Kigali is 1 hour ahead of London Gatwick Airport (Central Africa Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a London Gatwick Airport to Kigali flight?

    Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kigali range from £534 to £784, with an average of £641 over the past 12 months. Anything below £534 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking London Gatwick Airport to Kigali flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average £577 – about £245 less than Saturday (30% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 11 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 23% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your London Gatwick Airport to Kigali trip for November. Fares historically average £495 return in that month – typically £286 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).

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