Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Kigali Airport Transfer Guide
Kigali International Airport is about 10 km from central Kigali. Pre-book a private transfer: your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals with a name sign, at a fare fixed when you book.
- Driver tracks your flight
- Fare fixed when you book
- ✍ Name sign in arrivals
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Kigali International Airport (KGL)
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Kigali International Airport (KGL) is about 10 km from central Kigali. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
- Distance to the centre
- About 10 km
- Cheapest way in
- Yego Cab
- Fastest
- Taxi or Yego
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Where can your driver take you from KGL?
Transfers you can pre-book from Kigali airport. Tap one to see cars and prices.
Other ways from KGL into Kigali
Journey times from the table below; traffic and time of day change them.
| Option | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Airport taxi (fixed rate) | 15-25 min | Direct + safe |
| Yego Cab (local app) | 15-25 min | App-based + cheaper |
| Kigali Bus Services | 30-45 min | Extreme budget |
Fares, frequencies and tips for each option are in our Kigali airport transport guide.
Skip the taxi queue in Kigali
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Kigali.
From landing to the door
How your Kigali pickup works
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No taxi queue and no haggling: the fare was fixed when you booked.
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Data when you land
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How far is Kigali International Airport from central Kigali?+
Kigali International Airport (KGL) is about 10 km from central Kigali. Fastest way in: Taxi or Yego.
What is the cheapest way from KGL into Kigali?+
Yego Cab. Our Kigali airport transport guide compares every option.
Can I pre-book a private transfer from KGL?+
Yes. Welcome Pickups operates in Kigali: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
Ready for Kigali?
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Kigali.
Arriving in Kigali
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