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Flights from Nairobi to Kigali

Nonstop flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali (KGL) take about 1h 27m (758 km). RwandAir flies it. Lowest fare seen: $323 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Nairobi to Kigali

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

✈ RwandAirnonstop fare seen

Nairobi to Kigali fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: May 2027, from $323 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$35023 Oct 2026 · RwandAir—
Nov 2026$32717 Nov 2026 · RwandAir—
Dec 2026$41731 Dec 2026 · Kenya Airways—
Jan 2027$32714 Jan 2027 · RwandAir—
Feb 2027$3304 Feb 2027 · RwandAir—
Mar 2027$3362 Mar 2027 · RwandAir$327 · 1 stop2 Mar 2027
May 2027$32313 May 2027 · RwandAir—
Aug 2027$34514 Aug 2027 · RwandAir—

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Fares were close across the months we saw: $327 for November 2026, $323 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Nairobi 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 — Nairobi to Kigali flights

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Kigali?
A nonstop flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali (KGL) takes about 1h 27m, covering 758 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 Nairobi from Kigali by air?
The great-circle distance between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Kigali International Airport is 758 km (471 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Nairobi to Kigali?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the NBO–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 Nairobi to Kigali cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on NBO–KGL was $323 USD with RwandAir (nonstop), departing 13 May 2027, 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 Nairobi to Kigali?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in May 2027 were cheapest, from $323 one-way, against $417 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Kenya 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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