Cheap Flights to Kigali

Most popular in	July	High demand for flights, 25% potential price rise
Cheapest in	March	Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average price	£760	Price for this month
Cheapest price	£367	From London to Kigali

Cheapest prices for Kigali flights by month

January

£473

February

£494

March

£463

April

£602

May

£499

June

£607

July

£824

August

£760

September

£493

October

£509

November

£499

December

£738

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Kigali. Flying to Kigali in July will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the best time to fly to Kigali?

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Price	£416 - £927
Temperature	16 - 20 °C
Rainfall	3 - 180 mm

The best time to fly to Kigali is during November, but great deals can be found at other times. If weather is an important factor for you when considering when to fly to Kigali, the warmest period tends to be September, with the wettest being April.

When is the best time to book flights to Kigali?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Kigali, you should look to book at least 35 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Days before departure

Which day is cheapest to fly to Kigali?

At the moment, Thursday is the most economical day to take a flight to Kigali. Friday is likely to be the most costly.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

Kigali flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight in the afternoon. Booking a flight in the evening will likely mean higher prices.

There is an air of change in Kigali. It is over 20 years since the Rwandan capital was in the centre of a domestic conflict and acts of genocide killing between 500,000 and 1million Rwandans. Today the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre commemorates the victims but the streets resonate with the confident sounds of a city renewed.

Kigali is the heart of the country both geographically and politically, and few visitors to Rwanda can pass through without spending some time in the city known as the Singapore of Africa. The nickname is not without reason, for Kigali has developed into an organized and forward-thinking city characterized by lawns, flower beds and modern construction. It has even become a popular spot for long-term expats who enjoy a culture heavy on up-market restaurants, coffee shops and boutique stores. It is unsurprising, perhaps, to learn that this city is distinctly Western it its appearance, far removed from the designs associated with a classic African city.

Alternatively, look beyond the city limits and explore the wealth of wildlife in the surrounding hills. Rwanda is home to gorillas, elephants and giraffes, as well as zebras, leopards, and crocodiles. It also boasts the largest montane forest in central Africa, NyungweNational Park, where visitors can become acquainted with thirteen different species of monkey. The park also offers a host of trails excellent for both hiking and biking.

When to fly to Kigali

Temperature-wise, there isn’t much to choose from. Midday highs are consistently around 28C, 365 days of the year, meaning that the majority of visitors schedule their trips to coincide with special events rather than the weather. Due to the city’s reputation as a culinary hotspot, the AIC International Food Fair is well worth a visit. Held in May, this popular annual event showcases world cuisines in one spot, and is held on rotation at one of the city’s embassies. July sees the city rocking to the sounds of live music, as the Kigali-Up festival takes over the Amahoro Stadium and exposes spectators to the sounds of rock, pop and funk. October sees the party continue in the shape of the Mutzig Beerfest at the Gikondo Fair Grounds, while smaller cultural events are held throughout the year.

Getting around Kigali

Cars can be hired at the airport, but the city centre can easily be navigated on foot. Public transport is widespread, but can be unreliable. Private hire taxi companies are also an option.