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Flights from Kigali to Addis Ababa - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The average price of all flights from Kigali to Addis Ababa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Addis Ababa on a Saturday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Kigali, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kigali to Addis Ababa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Kigali to Addis Ababa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Kigali to Addis Ababa is March, where tickets cost $382 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of tickets is $767 and $712 respectively.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Kigali and Addis Ababa?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Kigali to Addis Ababa.
There is just one airline that flies from Kigali to Addis Ababa direct and that is Ethiopian Air. The best one-way deal found from Ethiopian Air for the route is $705.

How many flights are there between Kigali and Addis Ababa per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Kigali and land in Addis Ababa, with an average flight time of 2h 43m. The most common departure time is 3:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 13 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Friday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Kigali and Addis Ababa?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Kigali to Addis Ababa?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Kigali at 1:40 am and will be landing in Addis Ababa at 5:45 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Kigali to Addis Ababa?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Kigali to Addis Ababa jets off at 3:50 pm and lands at 7:15 pm.

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

February
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.

When to book flights from Kigali to Addis Ababa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kigali to Addis Ababa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Kigali to Addis Ababa

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Kigali and Addis Ababa?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kigali to Addis Ababa?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kigali to Addis Ababa flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kigali to Addis Ababa?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Kigali and Addis Ababa.

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

    There are nonstop flights from Kigali to Addis Ababa on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kigali to Addis Ababa?

    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 Kigali to Addis Ababa.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kigali to Addis Ababa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Addis Ababa with an airline and back to Kigali with another airline. Booking your flights between Kigali and ADD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kigali to Addis Ababa?

    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 Addis Ababa from Kigali up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from KGL to Addis Ababa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $475 or less one-way and $627 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Kigali to Addis Ababa?

Find which airlines fly direct from Kigali Intl to Bole, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Kigali Intl to Addis Ababa Bole

Monday

Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, Lufthansa, +2 more

Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, +3 more

Tuesday

Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, Lufthansa, +2 more

Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, +3 more

Wednesday

Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, Lufthansa, +2 more

Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, +3 more

Thursday

Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, Lufthansa, +2 more

Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, +3 more

Friday

Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, Lufthansa, +2 more

Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, +3 more

Saturday

Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, Lufthansa, +2 more

Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, +3 more

Sunday

Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, Lufthansa, +2 more

Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, +3 more

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Nonstop returns

Addis Ababa Bole to Kigali Intl

Monday

Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, Lufthansa, +2 more

Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, +3 more

Tuesday

Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, Lufthansa, +2 more

Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, +3 more

Wednesday

Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, Lufthansa, +2 more

Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, +3 more

Thursday

Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, Lufthansa, +2 more

Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, +3 more

Friday

Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, Lufthansa, +2 more

Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, +3 more

Saturday

Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, Lufthansa, +2 more

Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, +3 more

Sunday

Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, Lufthansa, +2 more

Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, +3 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Kigali to Addis Ababa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kigali to Addis Ababa. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Kigali to Addis Ababa? 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.
7.7
RwandAirOverall score based on 49 reviews
6.9Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.9Boarding
7.4Food
7.8Comfort
Airline reviews

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.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2024EBB - KGL
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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.

Pros: "Seat reclining was good. Fleece blankets were warm"
Cons: "Blankets had a really bad smell Food options were very limited - even bread was eggless"
Pros: "Helpful friendly crew, reasonable ticket prices."
Cons: "Luggage was delayed by 24 hours, customer service desk in Johannesburg EXTREMELY helpful, in Kigali they were clueless. Transit area very crowded, humid and stuffy."

The gate was changed at the very last moment and no one informed us. The flight was one hour late and the screen broken, the remote control not working. One toilet was out of order . the other toilets were also not totally functioning, because the washbasin was plugged and the water couldn't flow away.

The crew were extremely unfriendly. The plane was dirty and the entertainment system did not work, so they did not even give out earphones to anyone.

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

Flight was smooth but unnecessary long because we had to refuel at FCO Rome. Air hostesses service and response to call light could be better. Both planes were old with broken seat arms and toilets. Why Africans had to be given the farthest Gates is what baffles me and why we have to pay for Aisle seats I found really strange. Is there ever an end to ripping people off even after paying over $2300 for one seat.

The entertainment (movies) blockbuster and classics never change. I am a frequent Ethiopian flyer and this should be addressed. Not much changed from my summer flight and my December flight. It is annoying - surely you can update the selections more often. Same with food options. It becomes extremely boring to be offered the same exact meals from Washington to Addis to Maputo every trip, each time. AS

Food was horrible. Our flight was not comfortable due to turbulence, seats was not comfortable, Very tight barely can not move anywhere.

The check in staff was amazing. Best customer service! The plane was old! My entertainment on the first flight didn't work at all, in my seat or in the seat next to me. The bathroom doors were old and troublesome. One of the bathrooms, the whole sink panel was broken. Everything felt old and falling apart. The airline stewardesses were amazing and quite hospitable. When there were delays, they kept us well informed. Transit was GREAT! I wasn't sure how I would make it to my next flight in 1 1/2 hours but the security lines were short and efficient. The C gates in Addis Ababa were CROWDED! That whole space downstairs was too crowded and challenging to manuever. I usually fly Ethiopian within Africa and was interested to see how the experience would be intercontinental. Overall, I would choose it again if it was cheaper than Delta/Air France or Lufthansa/KLM. I wouldn't make it a first choice if the prices were the same because the planes are so old! The food and entertainment also weren't as good. Good selection of movies but as I mentioned, on the first flight they didn't work at all (I slept so it was okay) and the 2nd flight it was glitchy. All in all, I didn't hate it but it would be a first choice only if it's cheaper.

The wifi service was really poor I try to use it the service was extremely poor if that could be improved that will go a long way

The food really sucks And they really need to work on entertainment The movie selection is herendous .

The seats were quite uncomfortable despite having good legroom. The 350s are quite nice but the problem is on the old 777 aircraft. Special meal requests are not catered for as they should. They never had any ice for drinks.

Food was great. They never to add more current entertainment like movies and shows

Paid an extra USD 100 for so-called Comfort seats. All of these (the bulkhead seats) had parents with babies and infants who were screaming much of the time. One mother even decided to change nappies on the seat. This was anything but comfort!

Good flight. Paid for seats sat the frront section of the economy. Better than rear cabin.

Flight was delayed for 9 hours. We finally arrived ved at 0435hrs instead of 1950hrs the previous day. No compensation was provided.

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

I booked a round trip flight and boarded a Kenya Airways trip from New York (JFK) to Nairobi (JKIA). First flight from New York to Nairobi was uneventful with no issues. However, the return flight was beyond disappointing. To begin with I had paid an extra $60 each for premium seats (me and my wife) in economy aisle 15 (B & A). However, upon settling down in the middle seat, I noticed that the controller had been ripped off meaning I would not have access to some of the seat functionalities like the individual lighting etc. I proceeded to alert a flight attendant that the controller was missing and she politely responded to me by telling me if I need anything, to use my wife’s seat controller (on the window seat) to call for assistance and I would be assisted accordingly. I was surprised by the response that she gave as it felt like my comfort and request for a service that I paid for was undermined, but nonetheless I opted to play it nice and kept my calm. After this I engaged in a conversation with a passenger (Caucasian / White male) who sat next to me on the aisle seat. In the process of having this conversation I asked him if he had paid for his seat. He went ahead to politely tell me that he had been moved from a seat in the back by one of the flight attendants and had not paid any extra fees. During this conversation, he noticed that the charging docks were not working and he needed to charge his iPad to watch his Netflix show (it was on pause). Alarmed by this, he went ahead and flagged one of the flight attendants who without wasting any time acted astonished and as fast as lightning was able to find him a better seat a few rows in front. Please note, all the charging plugs were not working for the three seats. In summary, below are the reasons for the low rating: 1. Charging for a broken seat: Kenya Airways should not charge for a defective seat. If a seat is defective and is paid for, the airlines should work out a way to either refund the customer or move the customer to a better seat – regardless of skin color. 2. Below Par Customer Service: Do not debilitate a customer’s request especially when a paid for service is not delivered – regardless of skin color. Assuming that I am comfortable with having to either keep alerting the flight attendant or relying on my wife’s seat to perform some of the functionality I may need is ridiculous. 3. Biasness / Inequality / Prejudiced Behavior: The Caucasian/ White male was treated with more favor. Not only was he moved around to make sure he was comfortable (free of charge) but all his complaints were resolved immediately without any hesitance. On the contrary, I being a black man of African descent who had paid an additional premium for his seat, I was completely ignored and told to settle for what I got.

Excellent. They canceled our flight & put us up for the night. Then upgraded us. We are impressed

On a long flight us customers need more rehydration by the crew. Some of us have water bottles but no crew is coming around to offer water. I’m not saying issue us all with plastic water bottles.

The flight staff were not very kind. I went back to get a drink, 4 of them back there chatting. They all looked at me continued to talk then they started doing stuff and one finally asked after I was standing there awhile what I needed. This happened multiple times. The movies were not the great and seemed dated. My seat squeaked every time I moved and it moved around a bit.

My flight from Nairobi to nyc. My seat made noise and moved around. The two toilets in the back didn’t work well cause you didn’t know if someone was in there cause the light didn’t work. The bathroom doors didn’t lock well either, so I walked in on someone. The crew wasn’t quick or super helpful. When I went to get something they were chatting and they would look at me, continue on with their conversation and finally I would interrupt to get a drink.

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