What’s the fastest stopover option from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali?

Flights via Brussels (BRU) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 58m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 08m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali?

Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 42% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali?

Nairobi (NBO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £638.

How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali?

Departing from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali will take you 10h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4101 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali round-trip?

Currently priced at £405, Brussels Airlines will fly you from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali and back. In addition to Brussels Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and Egyptair - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £470 and £480, respectively. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £393. While the most popular route (London Heathrow - Kigali Intl) can be booked for £496 on average, our data indicates £1,251 when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali?

When booking a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali, you may want to consider flying on RwandAir, Brussels Airlines or Kenya Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kigali from London Heathrow?

For a flight from London Heathrow to Kigali, you will be flying into Kigali Intl. Kigali Intl (KGL) is just 3.2 mi from the center of the city. Kigali Intl is the only Kigali airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day. 9 airlines have flights to Kigali Intl from London Heathrow on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Kigali that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Kigali flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Kigali?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Kigali.

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Deal found 5/10£576

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Deal found 5/10£577

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Round-trip from	£570
One-way from	£364
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£633
Good round-trip deal	£585 or less
Good one-way deal	£400 or less

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40h 25m total
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London Heathrow

Tue 20/10

18:45-08:00

1 stop12h 15m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£398

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LHR London Heathrow - KGL Kigali Intl

LHRKGL

London Heathrow

Mon 19/10

18:45-00:35

1 stop28h 50m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£399

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LHR London Heathrow - KGL Kigali Intl

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Mon 7/12

07:00-13:45

3 stops28h 45m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

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LHRKGL

London Heathrow

Tue 1/12

17:25-08:00

1 stop12h 35m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

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£431

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LHRKGL

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20:05-19:40

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Wed 31/12

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Nonstop0h 00m

£452

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LHR London Heathrow - KGL Kigali Intl

LHRKGL

London Heathrow

Tue 27/10

20:20-07:00

Nonstop8h 40m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£464

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LHR London Heathrow - KGL Kigali Intl

LHRKGL

London Heathrow

Tue 1/12

20:20-07:00

Nonstop8h 40m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£469

LondonKigali

LHR London Heathrow - KGL Kigali Intl

LHRKGL

London Heathrow

Sun 6/12

22:00-03:15

1 stop27h 15m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£495

LondonKigali

LHR London Heathrow - KGL Kigali Intl

LHRKGL

London Heathrow

Tue 1/12

06:50-19:40

1 stop10h 50m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£502

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LHR London Heathrow - KGL Kigali Intl

LHRKGL

London Heathrow

Fri 16/10

06:50-18:50

1 stop11h 00m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£531

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Prices

The best time to book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali is 47 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali (average of £529). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,031). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to KGL?

When flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London Heathrow Airport to Kigali flights typically cost between £580 and £726 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £570 on SWISS (19 Nov–26 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kigali

See what other customers who have flown with RwandAir,Brussels Airlines, andEthiopian Air from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

RwandAir

7.9

Good

42 reviews

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Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

RwandAir

7.9

Good

42 reviews

RwandAir

7.9

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42 reviews

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1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Brussels Airlines

7.3

Good

435 reviews

RwandAir

7.9

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42 reviews

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1 / 2

10.0

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Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

1,040 reviews

RwandAir

7.9

Good

42 reviews

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1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Kenya Airways

6.7

Okay

330 reviews

RwandAir

7.9

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42 reviews

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10.0

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KGL - NBO

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Egyptair

6.5

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440 reviews

RwandAir

7.9

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42 reviews

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1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Kigali from London Heathrow?
For a flight from London Heathrow to Kigali, you will be flying into Kigali Intl. Kigali Intl (KGL) is just 3.2 mi from the center of the city. Kigali Intl is the only Kigali airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day. 9 airlines have flights to Kigali Intl from London Heathrow on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali?
Departing from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali will take you 10h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4101 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali round-trip?
Currently priced at £405, Brussels Airlines will fly you from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali and back. In addition to Brussels Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and Egyptair - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £470 and £480, respectively. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £393. While the most popular route (London Heathrow - Kigali Intl) can be booked for £496 on average, our data indicates £1,251 when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali.
Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Kigali that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Kigali flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Kigali?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Kigali.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Kigali?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to Kigali by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali (average of £529). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,031). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Brussels Airlines	Cheapest£405	Average£530	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Brussels Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£470	Average£601	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Egyptair	Cheapest£480	Average£721	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
RwandAir	Cheapest£484	Average£745	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£498	Average£639	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£507	Average£601	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
SWISS	Cheapest£520	Average£609	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
KLM	Cheapest£547	Average£678	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£580	Average£649	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali?

The best time to book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali is 47 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to KGL?

When flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London Heathrow Airport to Kigali flights typically cost between £580 and £726 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £570 on SWISS (19 Nov–26 Nov).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali?

Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 42% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali?

Nairobi (NBO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £638.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali?

Flights via Brussels (BRU) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 58m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 08m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kigali

See what other customers who have flown with RwandAir,Brussels Airlines, andEthiopian Air from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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London Heathrow Airport to Kigali flights typically cost between £580 and £726 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £570 on SWISS (19 Nov–26 Nov).