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Cheapest return flight
£537
Typical prices: £549-£854
KLM
Thu 22/11Thu 29/11
MAN - KGL • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£605
Typical prices: £567-£829
RwandAir
Thu 22/11Thu 29/11
LHR - KGL • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with RwandAir. Average duration is 8h 39m
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 14% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights to Kigali

 
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Recent return flight deals to Kigali

Sun, 22 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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17:25 - 20:20MAN  Manchester-KGL Kigali Intl
24h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
21:25 - 16:35KGL  Kigali Intl-MAN Manchester
21h 10m2 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol
£537KLM
Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 00:35BHX  Birmingham-KGL Kigali Intl
16h 35m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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21:25 - 12:50KGL  Kigali Intl-BHX Birmingham
17h 25m2 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol
£546Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 00:35MAN  Manchester-KGL Kigali Intl
16h 35m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:25 - 12:45KGL  Kigali Intl-MAN Manchester
17h 20m2 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol
£546Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
KLM Logo
05:50 - 20:20MAN  Manchester-KGL Kigali Intl
12h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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21:25 - 10:05KGL  Kigali Intl-MAN Manchester
14h 40m2 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol
£553KLM
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
£555Qatar Airways
Thu, 21 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb
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
£555Qatar Airways
Thu, 26 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
Kenya Airways Logo
17:25 - 08:00LHR  London Heathrow-KGL Kigali Intl
12h 35m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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03:40 - 15:30KGL  Kigali Intl-LHR London Heathrow
13h 50m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
£557Kenya Airways
Sun, 22 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
Kenya Airways Logo
17:25 - 18:40LHR  London Heathrow-KGL Kigali Intl
23h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
03:40 - 15:30KGL  Kigali Intl-LHR London Heathrow
13h 50m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
£557Kenya Airways
Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
20:15 - 09:40LHR  London Heathrow-KGL Kigali Intl
11h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:35 - 06:35KGL  Kigali Intl-LHR London Heathrow
15h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£564Ethiopian 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
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17:35 - 05:40KGL  Kigali Intl-LGW London Gatwick
14h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£570Ethiopian Air
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for United Kingdom to Kigali flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from the United Kingdom to Kigali with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Kigali?

Manchester to Kigali is the cheapest route at £537 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. London Heathrow Airport to Kigali is the most popular connection with return deals from £557.

How much is a flight to Kigali?

A return flight to Kigali costs £660 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Darlington average £619, while London runs a bit higher at £639.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Kigali?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Kigali at £653 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at £747.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kigali?

•February is the cheapest month to fly to Kigali with an average price of £524 return.
•December (£813) and July (£812) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kigali?

Morning flights to Kigali are the cheapest at £629 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at £797.

What is a good deal for flights to Kigali?

Flights under £549 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Kigali at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•London £540.

When are flights to Kigali the cheapest?

Flights to Kigali are cheapest 3 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 14% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight 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 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.

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Brussels Airlines

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialising in airline interiors and regulations. 10 years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel and business publications and on her site, FlightChic.

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Ethiopian Air and Lufthansa

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on KLM

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on Turkish Airlines

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Key details for flights to Kigali

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

£244
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Kigali

When to book flights to Kigali

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel 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 questions about flights to Kigali, answered

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

  • How do I know if a flight to Kigali is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Kigali is around £549 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How long is a direct flight to Kigali?

    Direct flights to Kigali are available from London, with a flight time of about 8h 30m.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Kigali?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Kigali are from:
    • London, from £555 return

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Kigali?

    Last-minute fares to Kigali – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 6% above the average return fare of £660.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Kigali?

    RwandAir operates the most flights from the United Kingdom to Kigali at 7 per week, and for this route RwandAir is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United Kingdom to Kigali. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • How many flights serve Kigali?

    Kigali receives 1 flights per day and 7 per week from across the world. London has the most flights to Kigali with 7 weekly flights.

Your guide to booking Kigali flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Kigali, aim to book around 3 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 14% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Kigali, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around £549 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Kigali in February. Return fares historically average £524 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to £168 per return. Morning flights to Kigali average £629 compared to £797 for midday flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Kigali, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, RwandAir includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Kigali

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Kigali? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
RwandAirOverall score based on 43 reviews
8.1Crew
7.8Comfort
6.9Entertainment
7.9Boarding
7.4Food
Airline reviews

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
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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.

The flight was 45 mins late leaving, we sat without a/c for some of this, 2nd Meal was a slice of pizza. Movies were good.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

The flight was great, the only reason for middle scores on entertainment and food is that it was a short flight so not included (but snacks were served including alcoholic beverages free of charge). I would definitely recommend KLM.

Was trying to change a flight but told that Canadian and local klm systems do not interact so they could not access my booking. Overall I like klm a lot but if it was important to change flights I would be very frustrated.

KLM is my favourite airline. Never ever let us down.Staff are first class.

Pretty bad. Food was awful. drinks were scarce, as if drinking an extra drink would ruin the airline. attendants were not very helpful. likely Dutch "directedness" (I cannot be bothered). Crammed flight. Entertainment in very minimal dosage. Almost all old movies and series with 1-3 episodes only. Very limited number of options available. Jesus!! it seems you need to bring your own entertainment these days even of flights that are 13 hrs long!! I would and I will avoid in the future!

I travel frequently. The flight was late again... KLM should really try and be on time

The flight itself it was great nice food the crew were very nice and helpful, Checking in from Birmingham wasn't great long queues for bag dropped, And I had my hand luggage case taken away from me even though I requested to have it with me as I had breakables items. I was told I can not because of the length of the flight with no explanation at all no options was given for me to take my fragile items out of my case it was taken away with hold buggage I find the staff member who was checking me in very unpleasant !! Can we please be advise if the rules have changed about the the carry on hand luggage it will be easier to be advise on booking your tickect if we not allowed to take the hand luggage with me. Overall I had a good flight .

I requested wheel chair assistance , it was confirmed via email that inwoood get it but I didn’t get it . The last leg of my trip to Nigeria was the worst.

Everything was better but france airlines more better than them

Good leg room for people of all sizes. Pleasent crew.

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.

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

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

Terrible seats. Whoever designed the seats should try taking a long flight in it themselves.

Food quality is deteriorating each time, last year was very good. I avoid the plane food lately.

Been flying on various airlines, all over the world, for 50+ years. The food on Brussels Air was easily the worst I ever endured.

I like the frequent mails we get when there is an update. Please keep it up

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."

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

Traveling with Ethiopian is always a good experience. I also enjoy the stay at skylight hotel in Addis

worst was delayed luggage. could see luggage was still in Singapore but they insist I wait till all luggage are unloaded before filing a report. took 2 days to arrive and I had to collect it myself from the airport

The food needs to improve especially the fish as there where only 3 fish cubes in my plate.

The boarding area was too small with only one agent checking passengers into their standing bus

Am Wowed I did not ever thought African has such an amazing airline before.

Customer service and the food was great. If the announcements in English could be said slower for the customer to understand what is being said. Due to ascent, it is difficult to understand. repaeting would help.

On my return flight the TV did not work the entire flight! They knew it wasn’t working but they let me sit there. The guy sitting nièce to me told me he was ok the previous flight and it wasn’t working. This is business class by the way!

Entertainment was very poor. Couldn’t watch anything. Ear pieces were the wrong type .

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

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

It's the only direct flight between Accra and Nairobi, and you pay for it! Food is better on Asky. No entertainment on flight from Accra to Nairobi, but there other way did have screens. Generally timely boarding and departure.

The cabin crew were very good, respectful, and nice. However, the flight was delayed more than an hour. They could have managed the problem easily but they couldn't and that affected our travel. Thanks

Apart from delay of 3 hrs in Nairobi for onward flight to Dar all fine. Looked like operational issues caused it.

The flight attendants on this flight were incredible! One even gave me her own dinner when my special meal order wasn’t transferred due to a flight delay! She insisted and I was so grateful. That is going above and beyond! The issue I had with the flight was with Lufthansa support. I missed my connection due to a flight delay and they wouldn’t rebook online, only in person. This took a lot of time and visits to the airport waiting for a Lufthansa agent to arrive 5 hours later than posted and almost paying full-fare price for the new flights and refusal to add my special meal orders. It made for a challenging journey home and I didn’t feel valued as a customer.

I think is one of the greatest most professional airlines I’ve flown with. So sustainable as well!!! The business class is top notch!!!

The flight never took off. We sat on the tarmac for over two hours due to an electrical fault and finally the flight was cancelled. We were told that hotels would be organised but there was no further communication. In the end I retrieved my baggage and went to the car park to pick up my car and drive home. It cost me over £150 to park the car for two weeks, plus of course petrol, and over £600 for the four flights and £50 for the travel visa. All gone up in my smoke. I’m bitterly disappointed that my business Trip was cancelled and have been told I will get a “partial refund” within three months!!! What a way to treat a customer.

Our experience was terrible. Much of our itinerary was missing when we tried to reconfirm or when we arrived at the airport, even though the Kenya Airways App had us listed. By the time, it was sorted out, our flight from Livingstone to Nairobi was full. To meet our commitments (and get home), we had to find ground transport to Lusaka, purchase a one-way ticket for each of us to Nairobi, book an extra hotel night in both Lusaka and Nairobi, plus the cost of extra meals. For the 2 of us, we incurred over $1500 in extra expense. I filed a concern with the airline October 19, received a incident report number, but have not heard back as of November 2. It was a challenging and disappointing experience.

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