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2 airlines operate flights between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Kigali. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• RwandAir
• Kenya Airways

Flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali usually depart from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and arrive at Kigali Intl (KGL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• RwandAir: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Kenya Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £340 return via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared with £378 for direct.

The Embraer 190 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Kenya Airways and Airlink. Other aircraft seen on the route include De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q variants.

Most connecting flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali pass through Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £353 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £402, a difference of £49. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 17%, and Night flights for 16%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali:

• Earliest: departs at 00:05 and lands at 01:38
• Latest: departs at 22:20 and lands at 23:53.

The flight takes about 1h 33m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of £374. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali takes 1h 33m, covering 471 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £387 to £1,115. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £256, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.

Kigali is 1 hour behind Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (Central Africa Time vs Eastern Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali range from £323 to £426, with an average of £374 over the past 12 months. Anything below £323 counts as a good deal.