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Flights from Dubai to Kigali

Nonstop flights from Dubai (DXB) to Kigali (KGL) take about 5h 35m (4,067 km). RwandAir flies it. Lowest fare seen: $362 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Dubai to Kigali

Carriers on DXB–KGL according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ RwandAirnonstop fare seen

Dubai to Kigali fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $362 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $349. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$36226 Oct 2026 · RwandAir$349 · 1 stop26 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$36227 Nov 2026 · RwandAir—
Dec 2026$45421 Dec 2026 · RwandAir$385 · 1 stop8 Dec 2026
Feb 2027—$487 · 1 stop11 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$4783 Mar 2027 · RwandAir$436 · 1 stop3 Mar 2027
Apr 2027$49730 Apr 2027 · RwandAir$438 · 1 stop30 Apr 2027
May 2027$47813 May 2027 · RwandAir$438 · 1 stop2 May 2027
Jun 2027$4974 Jun 2027 · RwandAir$438 · 1 stop4 Jun 2027
Jul 2027$4971 Jul 2027 · RwandAir—

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Fares were close across the months we saw: $349 for October 2026, $385 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 6 of 6 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Dubai to Kigali, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Dubai to Kigali flights

How long is the flight from Dubai to Kigali?
A nonstop flight from Dubai (DXB) to Kigali (KGL) takes about 5h 35m, covering 4,067 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Dubai from Kigali by air?
The great-circle distance between Dubai International Airport and Kigali International Airport is 4,067 km (2,527 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Dubai to Kigali?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the DXB–KGL route include RwandAir. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Dubai to Kigali cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on DXB–KGL was $362 USD with RwandAir (nonstop), departing 26 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Kigali?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $349 one-way, against $497 for July 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from UAE to Kigali?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Kigali visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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