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Cheapest return fare
£406
Typical prices: £340-£415
Ethiopian Air
Fri 20/11Wed 25/11
NBO - KGL • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£448
Typical prices: £334-£399
Kenya Airways
Fri 25/12Thu 31/12
NBO - KGL • Direct
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You can fly direct with Kenya Airways and RwandAir. Average duration is 1h 31m
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Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Kigali (NBO-KGL)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Nairobi to Kigali

Fri, 20 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:25 - 01:05NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
8h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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01:50 - 13:10KGL  Kigali Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
10h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£406Ethiopian Air
Wed, 24 Mar - Sun, 4 Apr
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:25 - 01:05NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
8h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
01:50 - 13:10KGL  Kigali Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
10h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£406Ethiopian Air
Thu, 18 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:25 - 01:05NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
8h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
01:50 - 13:10KGL  Kigali Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
10h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£406Ethiopian Air
Sun, 22 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:25 - 01:05NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
8h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:35 - 01:40KGL  Kigali Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
7h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£406Ethiopian Air
Sun, 29 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:25 - 01:05NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
8h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
01:50 - 13:10KGL  Kigali Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
10h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£406Ethiopian Air
Wed, 25 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
RwandAir Logo
05:30 - 06:00NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
1h 30mdirect
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09:40 - 12:20KGL  Kigali Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
1h 40mdirect
£477RwandAir
Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
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05:30 - 06:00NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
1h 30mdirect
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17:30 - 20:10KGL  Kigali Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
1h 40mdirect
£477RwandAir
Sat, 21 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
RwandAir Logo
20:50 - 21:30NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
1h 40mdirect
RwandAir Logo
09:40 - 12:20KGL  Kigali Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
1h 40mdirect
£477RwandAir
Wed, 25 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
RwandAir Logo
13:00 - 13:30NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
1h 30mdirect
RwandAir Logo
01:59 - 03:50KGL  Kigali Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
0h 51mdirect
£477RwandAir
Thu, 11 Mar - Mon, 15 Mar
RwandAir Logo
20:50 - 21:30NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
1h 40mdirect
RwandAir Logo
09:40 - 12:20KGL  Kigali Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
1h 40mdirect
£477RwandAir
Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Nairobi to Kigali flights

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

How much is a return flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali?

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Kigali from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport usually cost between £340 and £415 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £406 on Ethiopian Air (20 Nov–25 Nov).

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Kigali on a Saturday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Nairobi, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali?

The cheapest month for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali is December, where tickets cost £339 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £438 and £437 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali?

To get a below average price on the flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Nairobi to Kigali

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on Kenya Airways and RwandAir

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Nairobi to Kigali

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

£251
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Nairobi to Kigali

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nairobi to Kigali based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Nairobi to Kigali flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali was £251 for a one-way ticket and £406 for a return.

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

    Nairobi airport is called Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl and the only airport in Kigali is Kigali Intl.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nairobi to Kigali flight route.

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

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Nairobi 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 Nairobi to Kigali.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Nairobi 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 Nairobi with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Nairobi 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 Nairobi 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Kigali to Nairobi? 25% of our users found flights on this route for Kigali or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Nairobi to Kigali?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Kigali Intl

Monday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Tuesday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Wednesday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Thursday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Friday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Saturday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Sunday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

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Direct returns

Kigali Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Tuesday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Wednesday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Thursday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Friday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Saturday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Sunday

Brussels Airlines,Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Brussels Airlines,Kenya Airways, +1 more

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