Which airports can I use when flying from Abuja to Kigali?

Flights from Abuja to Kigali usually depart from Abuja (ABV) and arrive at Kigali Intl (KGL).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Abuja to Kigali?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Abuja to Kigali: • Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Abuja to Kigali pass through?

Connecting flights from Abuja to Kigali most commonly pass through: • Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) - 69% of one-stop connections • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 31% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Abuja to Kigali?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Abuja to Kigali. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $806 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,169, a difference of $363. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Abuja to Kigali?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Abuja to Kigali. Flights with 1 layover take between 10h 13m and 11h 33m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Abuja to Kigali?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Abuja to Kigali changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $867 to $5,897. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Abuja to Kigali looking right now?

One-way fares from Abuja to Kigali are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,159, which is 115% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Abuja to Kigali?

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 13m, compared with 11h 33m via Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS).

What is the time difference between Abuja and Kigali?

Kigali is 1 hour ahead of Abuja (Central Africa Time vs West Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Abuja to Kigali flight?

Round-trip flights from Abuja to Kigali range from $815 to $1,139, with an average of $943 over the past 12 months. Anything below $815 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Abuja to Kigali?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Abuja to Kigali. It’s 15% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 23% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Abuja to Kigali?

•August is the cheapest month to fly from Abuja to Kigali at $790 round-trip. •December ($1,169) and January ($1,169) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 47% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Abuja to Kigali?

Ethiopian Air ($1,388) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from Abuja to Kigali in the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Abuja to Kigali?

Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) is the most popular layover for the Abuja to Kigali route. 69% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via LOS.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Abuja to Kigali?

Flights via Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $910. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Abuja to Kigali which airport offers the shortest layover?

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) had the shortest average connection time for Abuja to Kigali layovers at 6h 25m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $447-$650

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Sun, Dec 6 - Thu, Dec 10

8:45 pm - 9:05 pmABV Abuja-KGL Kigali Intl

23h 20m1 stop Lagos Murtala Muhammed

4:45 am - 6:55 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ABV Abuja

15h 10m2 stops Entebbe Lagos Murtala Muhammed

$867Multiple Airlines

Mon, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 10

8:45 pm - 9:05 pmABV Abuja-KGL Kigali Intl

23h 20m1 stop Lagos Murtala Muhammed

4:45 am - 9:40 amKGL Kigali Intl-ABV Abuja

29h 55m2 stops Entebbe Lagos Murtala Muhammed

$867Multiple Airlines

Mon, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 10

8:45 pm - 9:05 pmABV Abuja-KGL Kigali Intl

23h 20m1 stop Lagos Murtala Muhammed

4:45 am - 6:55 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ABV Abuja

15h 10m2 stops Entebbe Lagos Murtala Muhammed

$868Multiple Airlines

Mon, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 10

11:50 am - 9:05 pmABV Abuja-KGL Kigali Intl

8h 15m1 stop Lagos Murtala Muhammed

4:45 am - 6:55 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ABV Abuja

15h 10m2 stops Entebbe Lagos Murtala Muhammed

$872Multiple Airlines

Fri, Dec 25 - Fri, Jan 1

8:30 am - 9:05 pmABV Abuja-KGL Kigali Intl

11h 35m1 stop Lagos Murtala Muhammed

8:55 am - 8:20 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ABV Abuja

12h 25m1 stop Lagos Murtala Muhammed

$885Multiple Airlines

Mon, Dec 7 - Sat, Dec 12

8:45 pm - 9:05 pmABV Abuja-KGL Kigali Intl

23h 20m1 stop Lagos Murtala Muhammed

4:45 am - 8:05 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ABV Abuja

16h 20m2 stops Entebbe Lagos Murtala Muhammed

$913Multiple Airlines

Mon, Dec 7 - Fri, Dec 11

9:00 am - 6:40 pmABV Abuja-KGL Kigali Intl

32h 40m2 stops Lagos Murtala Muhammed Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

8:50 am - 6:15 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ABV Abuja

34h 25m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Lagos Murtala Muhammed

$915Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 25

6:30 am - 9:05 pmABV Abuja-KGL Kigali Intl

13h 35m1 stop Lagos Murtala Muhammed

1:50 am - 6:40 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ABV Abuja

17h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lagos Murtala Muhammed

$918Multiple Airlines

Mon, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 10

7:00 am - 4:45 pmABV Abuja-KGL Kigali Intl

8h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

1:50 am - 2:40 amKGL Kigali Intl-ABV Abuja

25h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$1,388Ethiopian Air

Mon, Dec 7 - Fri, Dec 11

7:00 am - 4:45 pmABV Abuja-KGL Kigali Intl

8h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

1:50 am - 12:05 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ABV Abuja

11h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$1,410Ethiopian Air

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Abuja to Kigali?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Abuja to Kigali. It’s 15% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 23% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Abuja to Kigali? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Abuja to Kigali, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •August is the cheapest month to fly from Abuja to Kigali at $790 round-trip.
•December ($1,169) and January ($1,169) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 47% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Abuja to Kigali?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Abuja to Kigali:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Abuja to Kigali?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Abuja to Kigali. Flights with 1 layover take between 10h 13m and 11h 33m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Abuja to Kigali?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Abuja to Kigali flight?
Round-trip flights from Abuja to Kigali range from $815 to $1,139, with an average of $943 over the past 12 months. Anything below $815 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Abuja to Kigali changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $867 to $5,897. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Abuja to Kigali looking right now?
One-way fares from Abuja to Kigali are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,159, which is 115% above the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Abuja to Kigali?
Flights from Abuja to Kigali usually depart from Abuja (ABV) and arrive at Kigali Intl (KGL).
Which airports do connecting flights from Abuja to Kigali pass through?
Connecting flights from Abuja to Kigali most commonly pass through:

• Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) - 69% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 31% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Abuja to Kigali?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Abuja to Kigali. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $806 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,169, a difference of $363.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Abuja to Kigali?
Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 13m, compared with 11h 33m via Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS).
What is the time difference between Abuja and Kigali?
Kigali is 1 hour ahead of Abuja (Central Africa Time vs West Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Sunday flights average $806, about $363 less than Monday fares (31% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Abuja to Kigali trip for August. Fares historically average $790 round-trip in that month - typically $379 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Kigali Intl Airport.

• Hotel Chez Lando
• Lebanon Hotel

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