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Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Kigali

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Nairobi to Kigali that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Nairobi to Kigali

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Nairobi to Kigali.
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RwandAir Logo
8:50 pm - 9:30 pmNBO-KGL
1h 40mnonstop
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1:00 am - 4:55 amKGL-NBO
2h 55m1 stop
$372RwandAir
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Fri, May 23 - Sun, May 25
RwandAir Logo
5:30 am - 6:00 amNBO-KGL
1h 30mnonstop
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9:40 am - 12:20 pmKGL-NBO
1h 40mnonstop
$374RwandAir
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Fri, May 23 - Mon, May 26
RwandAir Logo
5:30 am - 6:00 amNBO-KGL
1h 30mnonstop
RwandAir Logo
5:30 pm - 8:10 pmKGL-NBO
1h 40mnonstop
$376RwandAir
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Tue, Jun 10 - Sun, Jun 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:45 am - 9:55 amNBO-KGL
7h 10m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:35 am - 1:10 pmKGL-NBO
10h 35m2 stops
$429Ethiopian Air
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Tue, May 20 - Sun, May 25
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1:00 pm - 1:40 pmNBO-KGL
1h 40mnonstop
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5:40 pm - 1:30 amKGL-NBO
6h 50m1 stop
Wed, May 14 - Mon, May 19
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1:00 pm - 1:40 pmNBO-KGL
1h 40mnonstop
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5:40 pm - 1:30 amKGL-NBO
6h 50m1 stop
Wed, May 21 - Mon, May 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:45 am - 9:55 amNBO-KGL
7h 10m1 stop
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1:35 am - 1:10 pmKGL-NBO
10h 35m2 stops
$441Ethiopian Air
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Sun, May 18 - Sun, May 25
Kenya Airways Logo
12:05 am - 12:35 amNBO-KGL
1h 30mnonstop
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3:40 am - 6:10 amKGL-NBO
1h 30mnonstop
$541Kenya Airways
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Tue, May 20 - Tue, May 27
Kenya Airways Logo
12:05 am - 12:35 amNBO-KGL
1h 30mnonstop
Kenya Airways Logo
9:00 am - 11:30 amKGL-NBO
1h 30mnonstop
$554Kenya Airways
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Thu, Jun 12 - Sun, Jun 15
Egyptair Logo
2:55 am - 2:40 amNBO-KGL
24h 45m1 stop
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3:20 am - 4:55 amKGL-NBO
24h 35m2 stops
$720Egyptair
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Fri, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 11
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Nairobi to Kigali flights

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

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Planning a trip from Nairobi to Kigali? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Kigali on a Saturday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Nairobi, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali, 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali is April, where tickets cost $393 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $511 and $511 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $606 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMarch
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$225
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Nairobi to Kigali

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nairobi to Kigali 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 Nairobi to Kigali flights

  • What transportation options can I use to get to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from Downtown?

    If you'd like to get from downtown Nairobi to NBO, which is approximately 7.5 miles away, you'll have to take a cab, as cabs are the only public mode of transportation that serves the route to the Airport. You can choose from various app-based cabs like Bolt, Wasili, Hava LittleCab, or Uber to get a cab. Alternatively, you can order a cab from Nairobi's companies to get to NBO. The cab ride is about 30 minutes long.

  • Does Jomo Kenyatta International Airport offer wheelchair assistance?

    Yes. NBO provides assistance to patrons with limited mobility traveling through the Airport. The customer service office handles all requests for special assistance and provides specialized staff to assist a patron with limited mobility throughout the Airport. To get special help at NBO, you must contact your travel agent or airline before your flight.

  • Does Jomo Kenyatta International Airport have lounges?

    Yes. While waiting to connect Nairobi to Kigali, you can unwind at Mara Lounge, Simba Lounge, Aspire Lounge, Turkish Airlines Lounge, Mount Kenya Lounge, or Pride Lounge in NBO. A paid pass or elite status can gain you entry into any lounges. At any of the lounges, all boasting outstanding customer service, you'll have access to snacks, drinks (alcoholic and nonalcoholic), magazines, TV, and a flight information monitor. In terminal 1B on level one is the Aspire Lounge. In terminal 1C, you'll find the Simba Lounge and Turkish Airlines Lounge. In terminal 2, level one, you'll find the Mount Kenya Lounge and Mara Lounge. In terminal 1A are the Pride Lounge and other Simba Lounge.

  • Where can I dine at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?

    If your tummy is rumbling, you can grab a meal or drink at NBO while waiting for your flight to Kigali. NBO has various dining options in its terminals to care for your stomach. Java Express Café, Amaica Restaurant, Java House, Hardee's, Ro Ro Restaurant, Kenchic Inn, Kwaheri Snack Bar, and Karibu Café are notable eateries at NBO.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali was $225 for a one-way ticket and $372 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Nairobi to Kigali.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Nairobi to Kigali?

    Finnair, American Airlines, and British Airways offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Nairobi to Kigali flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Nairobi to Kigali?

    The Embraer 190 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nairobi to Kigali flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nairobi to Kigali?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Nairobi and Kigali, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Nairobi to Kigali, Ethiopian Air or RwandAir?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nairobi to Kigali are Ethiopian Air and RwandAir. With an average price for the route of $429 and an overall rating of 7.2, Ethiopian Air is the most popular choice. RwandAir is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $410 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

    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 Nairobi to Kigali.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kigali from Nairobi 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 Nairobi to Kigali?

    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 Kigali with an airline and back to Nairobi with another airline. Booking your flights between Nairobi and KGL 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 Nairobi to Kigali?

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $307 or less one-way and $377 or less round-trip.
  • On the day you're connecting Nairobi to Kigali, you must reach Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) approximately three hours before the programmed departure time. Reaching 3 hours early at NBO will provide enough time to go through the engrossed security check at NBO, get to your gate and board your flight in time.
  • At NBO, there are self-check-in counters in the departure halls where passengers can easily print their boarding passes, facilitating a convenient check-in process at the Airport.
  • A non-direct flight connecting Nairobi to Kigali will include at least one layover stop. This route's most common layover city is Entebbe.
  • At Kigali International Airport (KGL), you should head to the information desk in the Airport's main hall if you need any specific information.
  • On your flight to Kigali from Nairobi, you can distract yourself on the plane with entertainment. Enjoy the many movies and shows on streaming and live TV through entertainment devices. Kenya Airways facilitates the personal entertainment feature for the flight route.

Prefer to fly direct from Nairobi to Kigali?

Find which airlines fly direct from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Kigali Intl

Monday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Tuesday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Wednesday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Thursday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Friday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Saturday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Sunday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

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Direct returns

Kigali Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Tuesday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air France, Austrian Airlines, +11 more

Air Canada, Air France, +12 more

Thursday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Friday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Saturday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air France, Austrian Airlines, +11 more

Air Canada, Air France, +12 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Nairobi to Kigali

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nairobi to Kigali. 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 Nairobi to Kigali? 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.
7.2
Ethiopian AirOverall score based on 769 reviews
6.8Food
7.2Boarding
7.5Crew
6.6Entertainment
7.1Comfort
Airline reviews

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

10.0 ExcellentSailesh, Feb 2025DEL - ADD
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For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

The flight delayef for over 2 hours so my route was changed leading to arriving to my destination without my luggage

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

I felt all of the food tasted the same. And we had five meals over the 16 hrs in the air.

Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

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.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

It's the only direct flight between Accra and Nairobi, and you pay for it! Food is better on Asky. No entertainment on flight from Accra to Nairobi, but there other way did have screens. Generally timely boarding and departure.

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