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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 1:00 am and lands at 2:35 am
• Latest: departs at 8:25 pm and lands at 10:00 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 35m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 1h 35m, covering 471 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport range from $440 to $560, with an average of $501 over the past 12 months. Anything below $440 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 1% below the route average of $501. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $388 round-trip via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared to $508 for nonstop.

The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by RwandAir. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 190 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $442 to $3,660. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $307, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $71 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Autounion Car Rental
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
• Europcar
• Right Cars

Flights from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport usually depart from Kigali Intl (KGL) and arrive at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

Connecting flights from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport most commonly pass through:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 99% of one-stop connections
• Entebbe (EBB) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $473 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $520, a difference of $47.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Kigali and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• RwandAir
• Kenya Airways
• Brussels Airlines

Flying via Entebbe (EBB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 32m, compared with 10h 02m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is 1 hour ahead of Kigali (Eastern Africa Time vs Central Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights:

• Kenya Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• RwandAir: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Kenya Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Qatar Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

If you are rushing against time, perhaps to attend that urgent business meeting in Nairobi, consider using British Airways when flying from Kigali. This airline is known to offer the fastest flights from KGL to NBO.

Kigali to Nairobi fights are an opportunity for travelers to visit other cities in Kenya. For instance, you can take an SGR train from Nairobi to Mombasa, a famous coastal town in Kenya known for its Swahili culture. You can also visit Nakuru city, which is about a 2h drive from Nairobi and is renowned for being the cleanest city in Kenya.

Yes. You can rent your car from Avis, Nairobicar, or Express Travel Group. Nairobicar has its car rental desk along the JKIA Runway, while Express Travel Group has its rental desk inside the Arrivals Hall.

Yes. Considering the short flights from Kigali to Nairobi, you can travel conveniently with your kids without them getting tired. Suppose you are using Ethiopian Airlines, Air France, or British Airlines. In that case, you and your kids can enjoy spacious seats in the cabins, ensuring you remain comfortable throughout the journey.