How to get from KGL to Kigali
| Option | Cost | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| Bus 218 to centre (Nyabugogo) | RWF 400 | 35 min |
| Moto-taxi (motorbike) | RWF 1,500–2,500 | 15 min |
| YegoCabs / Move app | RWF 4,000–6,000 | 15–25 min |
KGL is 5km from centre — Kigali is unusually clean (no plastic bags, mandatory monthly Umuganda community cleaning). For 4-hour layovers: Genocide Memorial + a Question Coffee stop. Moto-taxis are safe + cheap but ask for a helmet. English + French + Kinyarwanda spoken.
Skip the queue — pre-book an arrival transfer
A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into KGL.
Getting out of Kigali (KGL)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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Common questions
How much does a taxi from Kigali International Airport to Kigali cost?
RWF 1,500–2,500 — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.
What's the cheapest way from KGL to Kigali?
Bus 218 to centre (Nyabugogo) at RWF 400 — 35 min to central Kigali.
Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in Rwanda?
Visa-on-arrival USD 50 for all nationalities (30 days). E-visa via irembo.gov.rw recommended. Visa-free for 90 days for AU/NZ + EAC nationals. Rwanda is one of the safest + cleanest African nations.