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£281 Find Cheap Flights from London to Kigali

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Cheapest return fare
£477
Overall average: £548
Lufthansa, SWISS
Thu 14/5Tue 2/6
LHR - KGL • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£612
Typical prices: £513-£962
RwandAir
Mon 13/4Sat 25/4
LHR - KGL • Direct
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Cheapest • from £485 (return)
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Cheapest • Avg £575 (return)
Shortest trip • 12h 14m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from London to Kigali (LON-KGL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London to Kigali that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from London to Kigali

Thu, 14 May - Tue, 2 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:25 - 18:50
LHR
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KGL
25h 25m
2 stops
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20:05 - 16:25
KGL
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LHR
21h 20m
3 stops
£477Multiple Airlines
Thu, 14 May - Mon, 25 May
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16:25 - 18:50
LHR
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KGL
25h 25m
2 stops
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20:05 - 10:15
KGL
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LHR
15h 10m
2 stops
£482Multiple Airlines
Sat, 25 Apr - Sun, 10 May
Kenya Airways Logo
11:00 - 19:00
LGW
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KGL
31h 00m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
09:00 - 06:50
KGL
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LGW
22h 50m
1 stop
£485Kenya Airways
Wed, 27 May - Mon, 1 Jun
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22:10 - 02:40
LHR
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KGL
27h 30m
1 stop
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03:20 - 08:40
KGL
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LHR
30h 20m
2 stops
£490Egyptair
Thu, 16 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
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20:25 - 18:50
LHR
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KGL
21h 25m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
20:05 - 12:50
KGL
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LHR
17h 45m
3 stops
£491Lufthansa
Mon, 13 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr
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10:10 - 01:05
LGW
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KGL
13h 55m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:40 - 06:20
KGL
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LGW
13h 40m
1 stop
£492Ethiopian Air
Sun, 5 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 - 01:05
LGW
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KGL
13h 55m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:40 - 06:20
KGL
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LGW
13h 40m
1 stop
£497Ethiopian Air
Mon, 13 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr
Lufthansa Logo
19:30 - 18:50
LHR
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KGL
22h 20m
2 stops
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20:05 - 18:25
KGL
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LHR
23h 20m
3 stops
£501Lufthansa
Thu, 16 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
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06:50 - 18:50
LHR
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KGL
11h 00m
1 stop
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20:05 - 10:15
KGL
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LHR
15h 10m
2 stops
£506Brussels Airlines
Sat, 9 May - Thu, 28 May
Kenya Airways Logo
11:00 - 00:35
LGW
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KGL
12h 35m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
03:40 - 06:50
KGL
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LGW
28h 10m
1 stop
£524Kenya Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for London to Kigali flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to Kigali to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest London to Kigali flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from London to Kigali costs £446 on the route between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Kigali (KGL). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Kigali?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London to Kigali clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from London to Kigali, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Kigali, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Kigali, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London to Kigali is February, where tickets cost £505 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £822 and £786 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London to Kigali?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £553, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Kigali, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London to Kigali, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to Kigali

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight£281
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kigali

When to book flights from London to Kigali

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Kigali based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from London to Kigali

  • Are there fast track facilities at London Airport?

    Save time travelling through LON Airports and use the fast-track services available. Fast-track costs about £12.50 at Heathrow and around £5 at Gatwick and London City Airports. The pass helps you skip the security queues so you can enjoy more time in the departures area.

  • How can I get to Kigali from Kigali airport (KGL)?

    From KGL Airport, you can get to Kigali easily, with several transport options available. You can catch a bus with Kigali Bus Services, which leaves from just outside the terminal and takes around 20min to the centre. Alternatively, you can take a taxi which gets you to the centre in about 15min, depending on traffic.

  • Are there hotels at London Airports?

    If your flight is early, you can stay at an airport hotel, so you’re not in a rush in the morning. At Heathrow, you can stay at ibis London Heathrow Airport, at Gatwick there’s the Hilton London Gatwick Airport, whilst at City Airport you can opt for the Travelodge Hotel City Airport. These airports are a short walk from the terminals and offer wake-up calls, so you don’t sleep in.

  • Can I hire a car when I arrive at Kigali Airport?

    You can continue your journey by hiring a vehicle from Kigali Airport. For example, Europcar is at office number 2 in the parking area and is open 24 hours a day. You can also follow signs or ask at the airport information desk if you need further assistance finding the office.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London to Kigali?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Kigali was £281 for a one-way ticket and £477 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Kigali?

    There are 5 airports in London (London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, and London Stansted.) and only 1 airport in Kigali (Kigali Intl). The cheapest flights are generally found on the London Gatwick Airport to Kigali Intl flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Kigali?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Kigali flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Kigali?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Kigali, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London to Kigali?

    There are direct flights from London to Kigali on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Kigali, KLM or RwandAir?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Kigali are KLM and RwandAir. With an average price for the route of £609 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. RwandAir is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £627 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Kigali?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Kigali.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Kigali?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kigali from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Kigali?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Kigali with an airline and back to London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Kigali?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kigali from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Kigali

  • Looking for a cheap flight from London to Kigali? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £350 or less one-way and £492 or less round-trip.
  • When you fly from London Airports, you can relax at lounges before take-off. For instance, at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), direct flights depart from Terminal 3, so you can use the No1 Lounge. For about £36, you can enjoy food, drink, Wi-Fi, and a tranquil environment. You’ll find the lounge after the duty-free section.
  • You can fly directly from Heathrow Airport to Kigali, which is great if you live in London or the west of England. However, for those that live in other parts of the country, there may be more convenient airports to depart from that offer indirect routes. For example, if you live east of London, you can fly from London City Airport (LCY), which often requires one change at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). Whereas if you’re in the south of the UK, you can also depart from Gatwick Airport (LGW) with a transfer, typically at Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • Kigali Airport (KGL) is an excellent destination to land, as you can get to other locations easily. For example, you can drive to Rwamagana in about 1h 7min, Muhanga in around 1h 25min and Shyorongi in approximately 45min.
  • There are many modes of transport from the city centre to all London Airports. For example, when you fly from Heathrow, you can get the Heathrow Express from Paddington train station in about 15min. Alternatively, the Piccadilly Line takes about 45min from areas such as Covent Garden. You can get the DLR train from Bank Underground Station to London City Airport in around 21min. Whereas the Gatwick Express from London Victoria train station takes about 30min to Gatwick.
  • If you have a disability, you can request assistance when departing from London Airports. You should contact the airline you’re travelling with about 48h in advance so they can make sure a staff member is aware of your needs.

Prefer to fly direct from London to Kigali?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from London to Kigali Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from London to Kigali Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London to Kigali Intl

Monday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Tuesday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Wednesday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Thursday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Friday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Saturday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Sunday

RwandAir

RwandAir

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Direct returns

Kigali Intl to London

Monday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Tuesday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Wednesday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Friday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Saturday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Sunday

RwandAir

RwandAir

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from London to Kigali

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Kigali. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.7
RwandAirOverall score based on 40 reviews
7.8Boarding
8.0Crew
7.3Food
6.7Entertainment
7.7Comfort
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Because of the long lay over hour, Rwand Air offered a free hotel accomodation and transport. This was highly appreciate d

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
KGL - DOH
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Because of the long lay over hour, Rwand Air offered a free hotel accomodation and transport. This was highly appreciate d

Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

Flight from London was delayed so missed the connecting flight. Taking 2 days to get to destination which should have only taken a few hours.

Too cramped up for the better seats I paid for.

I didn’t like my seat in my return flight from Montreal to Orlando at all; considering I paid extra for better seats. That middle seat was cramped up way too much.

Suitcase didn’t arrive to Stockholm. Chairs y comfy and not even water is offered

Bad baggage and people management at boarding forcing me to dispatch my bad despite being the perfect size and respecting everything perfectly, whereas many did not and many free empty spots on the plane as usual… making me loose time and my planned bus at arrival to go to Geneva. Costing me 100 euros extra! So Brussels airlines needs to refund me

I never board the flight. My visa was delayed and when I tried calling Kayak, no one answer and I still have not heard from anyone.

All great. Very efficient. Good emails that kept us in the know

Original flight was canceled, booked another one and find out when checking I was on the waiting list. Horrible experience

Actually this is my first time using airline I was in every single thing that happened throughout our journey, the appearance of the plane inside furnished about the seating the flight attendants and many many more I was so excited throughout thank you Brussels Airlines for the great service.

On board service was decent. I like the legroom at UA that seems to be more than in other airlines

Boarding was disorganized. Cabin crew was rude. Food was okay. Baggage was lost in Jeddah. Called airline for the past 5 days, either no response or saying the same thing as always which was "No bag has arrived. It should be here by tonight."

We had a good flight experience with this airline despite reading many negative comments

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

Check in took over an hour because printer was not working. Attendant did not know how to give free layover Addis Ababa hotel vouchers or update frequent flyer number. After repeated attempts, got voucher emailed. However hotel wanted printed voucher hence more delay. Bus time from hotel back to airport was printed 4:50 hours, but hotel reception called at 3 pm saying bus will leave at 4 pm. Then hotel reception called again saying 4:15 pm. We rushed at 4:15 pm and bus was not ready until 4:40 pm. Many audio outlets were not working in planes.

I had a memorable experience. I dont have any comments at this time regarding waht could be better.

It is nice and great but the houstees crew are all the way back arguing with customers and behavior issues same of the crew i saw that also all the trips were very much butter!

The crew was not helping us in the airports ..Very bad experience..the washrooms are not meeting the expectations..need more good service... The hotel service was good but there is a very long wait time which wasted time to go through..

Need to do a lot of improvement on service and cleaness

Our first flight was delayed and when we got off that plane, nobody was really helping to direct us to the next gate. It was very frustrating. One staff simply said hurry, which wasn’t helpful. We had to go a long way to get to the next gate. Another issue on the plane itself was the bathrooms were disgusting and filthy and it didn’t seem like anybody was checking on them were cleaning them and it was a long flight. There was urine on the floor and they stunk. Also, the screen in front of my seat did not work, and I tried different headphones and still had no sound. You would think somehow those things are reviewed occasionally for working order.

there really needs to be more room with each seat for such a long flight.

They boarded backwards so our zone meant nothing!!! My TV was broken, the remote was broke, the head set jack was broke! So i was stuck for 15 hours with no form of entertainment!!! The service was ok but they didn't check on us or serve many snacks. They acted like you were a burden when you hit the call button.

The plane was delayed almost three hours because boarding was unorganized then we were delayed even longer because the plane had an issue. The plane didn't look well maintained, there was also alot of tape on the exterior. I won't fly kenya air ways again after this trip.

Sadly, flights were delayed both ways with no reasons given other than " operational".

The crew was good but the entertainment was poor . All old movies and TV shows and very few of them. Needs current entertainment. Seats too firm. Food just ok. Nice though to have option with upgrade of no one sitting in middle seat

I purchased the upgrade to have 3 seats open, so I was able to sleep 9 hours. Without that I would have been miserable

Our luggage was supposed to be checked through from Arusha to Cape Town. We didn't know that it was a self transfer in Johannisburg. Kayak should not have sold this flight combination with out a self transfer alert.

There was chaos checking because of a canceled flight the day prior. Also, we had an issue with tickets. The KQ agent went above a d beyond to help us get on board the flight Overall the 13+ hour flight is uncomfortable in coach. I may try to upgrade on return

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

Flight map did not work. Crew was great, food was good, plane took off on time and landed early. That's all I can ask.

Very good. Comfortable and I felt well taken care of from start to finish

Paid for exit row at the back of the plane. Window seat with lots of leg space. Food was inedible (as usual). Brought my own.

Everything went well. I will fly with Lufthansa again. And use Kayak whenever I book flights

Efficiency of staff, and comfort and cleanliness of aircraft was all great. Maybe a hot drink without payment at that time in the morning would be good!

Seating was average for a first class seat. It very modern. I expected better.

The plane was late (as was my flight out from Birmingham the day before)

The flight was delayed by an hour. Made the connection uncomfortably tight.

Upon arriving at IAH, it was informed that the luggage had not arrived. Still waiting to hear back when it will be delivered.

When we went to the lounge they told us to go into the main lounge and not the full business class section, later they told me that Lufthansa wont pay the full fee to alloq the business class passengers entry to the nicer sectikn where all the other airlines nusiness class passengers go into. Very poor arrangement.

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