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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$ 437 and round-trip from AU$ 639. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        NBO 07:30
        1h 30m
        Direct
        KGL 08:00
        Nairobi - Kigali | Sun, Sep 27 | Kenya Airways
        KGL 09:00
        1h 30m
        Direct
        NBO 11:30
        Kigali - Nairobi | Fri, Oct 2 | Kenya Airways
        AU$ 721 AU$ 861
        16% off
        16% off
        AU$ 861 AU$ 721
      • NBO 13:30
        1h 30m
        Direct
        KGL 14:00
        Nairobi - Kigali | Thu, Sep 24 | Kenya Airways
        KGL 09:00
        1h 30m
        Direct
        NBO 11:30
        Kigali - Nairobi | Sun, Sep 27 | Kenya Airways
        AU$ 730 AU$ 861
        15% off
        15% off
        AU$ 861 AU$ 730
      • NBO 07:25
        1h 30m
        Direct
        KGL 07:55
        Nairobi - Kigali | Sun, Oct 18 | Kenya Airways
        KGL 20:00
        1h 30m
        Direct
        NBO 22:30
        Kigali - Nairobi | Wed, Oct 21 | Kenya Airways
        AU$ 749 AU$ 861
        13% off
        13% off
        AU$ 861 AU$ 749
      • NBO 17:30
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        KGL 01:05
        Nairobi - Kigali | Tue, Sep 29 | Ethiopian Airlines
        KGL 02:10
        10h
        1 stop
        NBO 13:10
        Kigali - Nairobi | Sat, Oct 3 | Ethiopian Airlines
        AU$ 639
        26% off
        AU$ 861 AU$ 639
      • NBO 03:00
        7h 40m
        1 stop
        KGL 09:40
        Nairobi - Kigali | Sun, Sep 27 | Ethiopian Airlines
        KGL 17:35
        7h 5m
        1 stop
        NBO 01:40
        Kigali - Nairobi | Fri, Oct 2 | Ethiopian Airlines
        AU$ 736
        15% off
        AU$ 861 AU$ 736
      • NBO 03:00
        7h 40m
        1 stop
        KGL 09:40
        Nairobi - Kigali | Sat, Sep 19 | Ethiopian Airlines
        KGL 17:35
        7h 5m
        1 stop
        NBO 01:40
        Kigali - Nairobi | Thu, Sep 24 | Ethiopian Airlines
        AU$ 739
        14% off
        AU$ 861 AU$ 739
      • NBO 03:00
        7h 40m
        1 stop
        KGL 09:40
        Nairobi - Kigali | Wed, Oct 14 | Ethiopian Airlines
        KGL 17:35
        7h 5m
        1 stop
        NBO 01:40
        Kigali - Nairobi | Sun, Oct 18 | Ethiopian Airlines
        AU$ 741
        14% off
        AU$ 861 AU$ 741
      • NBO 17:30
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        KGL 01:05
        Nairobi - Kigali | Mon, Oct 12 | Ethiopian Airlines
        KGL 01:50
        10h 20m
        1 stop
        NBO 13:10
        Kigali - Nairobi | Sun, Oct 18 | Ethiopian Airlines
        AU$ 741
        14% off
        AU$ 861 AU$ 741
      • NBO 17:30
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        KGL 01:05
        Nairobi - Kigali | Sun, Oct 25 | Ethiopian Airlines
        KGL 01:50
        10h 20m
        1 stop
        NBO 13:10
        Kigali - Nairobi | Fri, Oct 30 | Ethiopian Airlines
        AU$ 743
        14% off
        AU$ 861 AU$ 743
      • NBO 03:00
        7h 40m
        1 stop
        KGL 09:40
        Nairobi - Kigali | Sun, Oct 4 | Ethiopian Airlines
        KGL 01:50
        10h 20m
        1 stop
        NBO 13:10
        Kigali - Nairobi | Thu, Oct 8 | Ethiopian Airlines
        AU$ 743
        14% off
        AU$ 861 AU$ 743
      • NBO 03:20
        7h 30m
        1 stop
        KGL 09:50
        Nairobi - Kigali | Thu, Oct 29 | Ethiopian Airlines
        KGL 02:10
        10h
        1 stop
        NBO 13:10
        Kigali - Nairobi | Tue, Nov 3 | Ethiopian Airlines
        AU$ 746
        13% off
        AU$ 861 AU$ 746
      • NBO 03:00
        7h 40m
        1 stop
        KGL 09:40
        Nairobi - Kigali | Wed, Sep 30 | Ethiopian Airlines
        KGL 01:50
        10h 20m
        1 stop
        NBO 13:10
        Kigali - Nairobi | Mon, Oct 5 | Ethiopian Airlines
        AU$ 748
        13% off
        AU$ 861 AU$ 748
      • NBO 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KGL 14:00
        Nairobi - Kigali | Sun, Sep 20 | Normal Airline
        KGL 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        NBO 16:00
        Kigali - Nairobi | Tue, Sep 22 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        NBO 19:00
        1h 45m
        Direct
        KGL 19:45
        Nairobi - Kigali | Sun, Sep 27 | Rwandair
        AU$ 456 AU$ 529
        14% off
        14% off
        AU$ 529 AU$ 456
      • NBO 20:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        KGL 21:30
        Nairobi - Kigali | Wed, Nov 11 | Rwandair
        AU$ 458 AU$ 529
        13% off
        13% off
        AU$ 529 AU$ 458
      • NBO 17:00
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        KGL 13:30
        Nairobi - Kigali | Wed, Nov 11 | Qatar Airways
        AU$ 437 AU$ 529
        17% off
        17% off
        AU$ 529 AU$ 437
      • NBO 01:20
        13h 25m
        1 stop
        KGL 13:45
        Nairobi - Kigali | Sun, Sep 27 | Qatar Airways
        AU$ 444
        16% off
        AU$ 529 AU$ 444
      • NBO 18:00
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        KGL 13:30
        Nairobi - Kigali | Wed, Oct 14 | Qatar Airways
        AU$ 447
        16% off
        AU$ 529 AU$ 447
      • NBO 18:00
        20h 45m
        1 stop
        KGL 13:45
        Nairobi - Kigali | Sat, Sep 19 | Qatar Airways
        AU$ 447
        16% off
        AU$ 529 AU$ 447
      • NBO 08:45
        23h 10m
        1 stop
        KGL 06:55
        Nairobi - Kigali | Sun, Nov 15 | Qatar Airways
        AU$ 456
        14% off
        AU$ 529 AU$ 456
      • NBO 18:00
        20h 45m
        1 stop
        KGL 13:45
        Nairobi - Kigali | Sat, Oct 17 | Qatar Airways
        AU$ 458
        13% off
        AU$ 529 AU$ 458
      • NBO 18:00
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        KGL 13:30
        Nairobi - Kigali | Fri, Sep 25 | Qatar Airways
        AU$ 458
        13% off
        AU$ 529 AU$ 458
      • NBO 01:20
        13h 10m
        1 stop
        KGL 13:30
        Nairobi - Kigali | Sat, Oct 24 | Qatar Airways
        AU$ 459
        13% off
        AU$ 529 AU$ 459
      • NBO 01:20
        30h 35m
        1 stop
        KGL 06:55
        Nairobi - Kigali | Sun, Sep 20 | Qatar Airways
        AU$ 460
        13% off
        AU$ 529 AU$ 460
      • NBO 18:00
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        KGL 13:30
        Nairobi - Kigali | Wed, Sep 23 | Qatar Airways
        AU$ 460
        13% off
        AU$ 529 AU$ 460
      • NBO 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KGL 14:00
        Nairobi - Kigali | Sun, Sep 20 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport, the best time to buy is in September, with an average price of AU$ 391. You’ll want to avoid May, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 626.

AU$ 626
AU$ 509
AU$ 391
AU$ 274
  • AU$ 391
    Sep
  • AU$ 396
    Oct
  • AU$ 408
    Nov
  • AU$ 451
    Dec
  • AU$ 454
    Jan
  • AU$ 446
    Feb
  • AU$ 466
    Mar
  • AU$ 510
    Apr
  • AU$ 626
    May
  • AU$ 500
    Jun
  • AU$ 505
    Jul
  • AU$ 526
    Aug

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, October is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport, with an average price of AU$ 642. In contrast, August is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching AU$ 917.

AU$ 917
AU$ 780
AU$ 642
AU$ 505
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 816
    Sep
  • AU$ 642
    Oct
  • AU$ 665
    Nov
  • AU$ 694
    Dec
  • AU$ 773
    Jan
  • AU$ 771
    Feb
  • AU$ 811
    Mar
  • AU$ 860
    Apr
  • AU$ 901
    May
  • AU$ 896
    Jun
  • AU$ 896
    Jul
  • AU$ 917
    Aug

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport is Thursday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Wednesday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

AU$ 507
AU$ 480
AU$ 453
AU$ 426
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 459
    Mon
  • AU$ 457
    Tue
  • AU$ 507
    Wed
  • AU$ 453
    Thu
  • AU$ 463
    Fri
  • AU$ 454
    Sat
  • AU$ 467
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport is Qatar Airways (from AU$ 437) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Qatar Airways
From AU$ 437
Rwandair
From AU$ 456
Kenya Airways
From AU$ 498
SalamAir
From AU$ 662
EgyptAir
From AU$ 669
Uganda Airlines
From AU$ 680
Ethiopian Airlines
From AU$ 703
Jambojet
From AU$ 718
Air Tanzania
From AU$ 749
Angola Airlines
From AU$ 755

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What is the flight schedule from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Nairobi to Kigali and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. WB464

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    05:30

    NBO

    1h 30m

    06:00

    KGL

    S M T W T F S
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  2. WB453

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    13:00

    NBO

    1h 30m

    13:30

    KGL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. WB403

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    20:50

    NBO

    1h 40m

    21:30

    KGL

    S M T W T F S
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  4. QR1342

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    01:35

    NBO

    5h

    Direct

    06:35

    DOH

    S M T W T F S
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  5. QR1389

    Hamad International Airport

    08:30

    DOH

    6h

    Direct

    13:30

    KGL

    S M T - - - S

  6. QR1342

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    01:35

    NBO

    5h

    Direct

    06:35

    DOH

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  7. QR6429

    Hamad International Airport

    08:45

    DOH

    6h

    Direct

    13:45

    KGL

    - M - W - F -

  8. QR1336

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    18:00

    NBO

    5h 10m

    Direct

    23:10

    DOH

    S M T W T F S
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  9. QR6396

    Hamad International Airport

    01:45

    DOH

    6h 10m

    Direct

    06:55

    KGL

    - M T W T F S

  10. QR1336

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    18:00

    NBO

    5h 10m

    Direct

    23:10

    DOH

    S M T W T F S
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  11. QR1389

    Hamad International Airport

    08:30

    DOH

    6h

    Direct

    13:30

    KGL

    S M T - - - S

  12. QR1336

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    18:00

    NBO

    5h 10m

    Direct

    23:10

    DOH

    S M T W T F S
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  13. QR6429

    Hamad International Airport

    08:45

    DOH

    6h

    Direct

    13:45

    KGL

    - M - W - F -

  14. QR1346

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    08:10

    NBO

    5h 10m

    Direct

    13:20

    DOH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  15. QR6396

    Hamad International Airport

    01:45

    DOH

    6h 10m

    Direct

    06:55

    KGL

    - M T W T F S
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About Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Kigali International Airport

Learn about Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance759.02km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceAU$ 437
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 639

FAQs for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport?

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport takes about 1 hour 16 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 5 daily flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL).
  • The earliest flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport departs at 05:30, and the last departs at 20:50, with about 16 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AU$ 513 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) at 05:30 and arrives in Kigali International Airport (KGL) at 06:00.
  • The latest flight departs from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) at 20:50 and arrives in Kigali International Airport (KGL) at 21:30.
    • The distance from Kigali International Airport to downtown is about 8km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • Rwandair is a very popular airline operating an average of 391 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport currently start from AU$ 437, and round-trip fares start from AU$ 639. The current lowest fare is a Qatar Airways flight departing on Wed, Nov 11; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qatar Airways, Rwandair, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Kenya Airways and Saudia operate direct flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport, with an average flight time of 16 minutes, and around 17 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport is AU$ 700. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport operates around 21 weekly flights, mainly by Rwandair and Kenya Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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