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Cheapest round-trip
$575
Typical prices: $582-$470
RwandAir
Tue 6/30Tue 6/30
NBO - KGL • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$576
Typical prices: $584-$480
RwandAir
Wed 7/29Sun 8/2
NBO - KGL • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Kigali (NBO-KGL)

 
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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Nairobi to Kigali

Tue, Jun 30 - Tue, Jun 30
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1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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KGL
1h 30mnonstop
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1:00 am - 4:55 am
KGL
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NBO
2h 55m
1 stop
$575RwandAir
Wed, Jul 29 - Sun, Aug 2
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1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
NBO
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KGL
1h 30mnonstop
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9:40 am - 12:20 pm
KGL
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NBO
1h 40mnonstop
$576RwandAir
Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 8
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5:30 am - 6:00 am
NBO
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KGL
1h 30mnonstop
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5:30 pm - 8:10 pm
KGL
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NBO
1h 40mnonstop
$577RwandAir
Fri, Jun 26 - Sat, Jul 11
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8:50 pm - 9:30 pm
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KGL
1h 40mnonstop
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1:00 am - 4:55 am
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NBO
2h 55m
1 stop
$578RwandAir
Sat, Jun 20 - Mon, Jun 29
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8:50 pm - 9:30 pm
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KGL
1h 40mnonstop
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5:30 pm - 8:10 pm
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NBO
1h 40mnonstop
$579RwandAir
Sun, Jul 5 - Sun, Jul 12
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1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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KGL
1h 30mnonstop
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9:40 am - 12:20 pm
KGL
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NBO
1h 40mnonstop
$580RwandAir
Wed, Jun 17 - Wed, Jun 17
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1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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KGL
1h 30mnonstop
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1:00 am - 4:55 am
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NBO
2h 55m
1 stop
$581RwandAir
Sun, Jul 19 - Fri, Jul 24
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2:00 pm - 8:10 pm
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KGL
7h 10m
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3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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NBO
1h 30mnonstop
$588Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jul 5 - Sat, Jul 11
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2:00 pm - 8:10 pm
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KGL
7h 10m
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3:40 am - 6:10 am
KGL
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NBO
1h 30mnonstop
$589Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jun 27 - Tue, Jun 30
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1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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KGL
1h 30mnonstop
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9:40 am - 12:20 pm
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NBO
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$591RwandAir
Booking Insights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali departing in June.

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 Tuesday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Nairobi, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Wednesdays 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 October, where tickets cost $366 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $549 and $541 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 $521 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 3% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$342
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% 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.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali was $342 for a one-way ticket and $575 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?

    Only Air France offers 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?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Nairobi and Kigali, with Star Alliance 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, RwandAir or Ethiopian Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nairobi to Kigali are RwandAir and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of $493 and an overall rating of 7.8, RwandAir is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $451 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • 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 $367 or less one-way and $585 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?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Kigali Intl.
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

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Tuesday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Wednesday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Thursday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Friday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Saturday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Sunday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

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Direct returns

Kigali Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Tuesday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Wednesday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Thursday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Friday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Saturday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Sunday

Brussels Airlines,Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Brussels Airlines,Kenya Airways, +1 more

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Reviews of the 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.
7.8
RwandAirOverall score based on 42 reviews
6.8Entertainment
7.7Comfort
8.0Crew
7.9Boarding
7.4Food
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Because of the long lay over hour, Rwand Air offered a free hotel accomodation and transport. This was highly appreciate d

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
KGL - DOH
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Because of the long lay over hour, Rwand Air offered a free hotel accomodation and transport. This was highly appreciate d

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.

The flight was very smooth, however, the quality of food was mediocre.

It was a good experience - too many times checking at the airport - every time had to remove shoes , belt , laptop etc. that was a bit of exaggerated. The seat had a sharp metal plate -- which torn into my jeans.

Our first flight was delayed and when we got off that plane, nobody was really helping to direct us to the next gate. It was very frustrating. One staff simply said hurry, which wasn’t helpful. We had to go a long way to get to the next gate. Another issue on the plane itself was the bathrooms were disgusting and filthy and it didn’t seem like anybody was checking on them were cleaning them and it was a long flight. There was urine on the floor and they stunk. Also, the screen in front of my seat did not work, and I tried different headphones and still had no sound. You would think somehow those things are reviewed occasionally for working order.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

Traveling with Ethiopian is always a good experience. I also enjoy the stay at skylight hotel in Addis

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

Lost suite case and pillow that’s used by senior and they didn’t leave it at the airport

worst was delayed luggage. could see luggage was still in Singapore but they insist I wait till all luggage are unloaded before filing a report. took 2 days to arrive and I had to collect it myself from the airport

The flight itself was fine. The exception is that my luggage was destroyed, and I filed a claim that I haven't heard from anyone.

Flight was on time. Crew was amazing, minimal announcement interruptions, clean facilities and spaces.

Flight was on time and very comfortable. Staff were friendly and efficient. Food options were good.

Flight delay from Nairobi to JFK causing me to miss my connection. While at NBO waiting more than 5 hours for departure, no Kenyan Air representative made any announcement as to why the delay or when a new time would be given.

Very terrible airline. The flights were delayed for long hours and the customer service is terrible. Never flying with Kenya Airways again.

Overall good experience but for long distances there really needs to be more room.

there really needs to be more room with each seat for such a long flight.

They boarded backwards so our zone meant nothing!!! My TV was broken, the remote was broke, the head set jack was broke! So i was stuck for 15 hours with no form of entertainment!!! The service was ok but they didn't check on us or serve many snacks. They acted like you were a burden when you hit the call button.

The plane was delayed almost three hours because boarding was unorganized then we were delayed even longer because the plane had an issue. The plane didn't look well maintained, there was also alot of tape on the exterior. I won't fly kenya air ways again after this trip.

Sadly, flights were delayed both ways with no reasons given other than " operational".

The crew was good but the entertainment was poor . All old movies and TV shows and very few of them. Needs current entertainment. Seats too firm. Food just ok. Nice though to have option with upgrade of no one sitting in middle seat

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