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Cheap flights from Nairobi to Kigali

NBO — KGL
Feb 26 — Mar 51
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The best prices from Nairobi to Kigali Intl are usually found in June or July, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Nairobi to Kigali

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nairobi (NB0) to Kigali (KGL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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December

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June

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 548 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Travel insights for flights from Nairobi to Kigali

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Nairobi to Kigali including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Nairobi to Kigali?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Nairobi to Kigali. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Nairobi to Kigali, you should look to book at least 46 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nairobi to Kigali?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nairobi to Kigali (average of R384). Flying from Nairobi to Kigali in December is currently the most expensive (average of R418). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NBO to KGL?

Find hourly flight availability from Nairobi to Kigali. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

When flying from Nairobi to Kigali, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Nairobi to Kigali

Explore weekly flight availability from Nairobi to Kigali. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from NB0 to KGL are scheduled on a Thursday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kigali from Nairobi?

    For a flight from Nairobi to Kigali, you will be flying into Kigali Intl. Kigali Intl (KGL) is just 5,2 km from the centre vof the city. Kigali Intl is the only Kigali airport and it handles 10 inbound flights from Nairobi per day. 0 airlines have flights to Kigali Intl from Nairobi on a regular basis.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Nairobi to Kigali?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Nairobi to Kigali are SAUDIA (87%), Air France (85%) and KLM (83%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Nairobi to Kigali that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Nairobi to Kigali flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Nairobi to Kigali?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nairobi to Kigali.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Nairobi to Kigali?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nairobi to Kigali by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nairobi to Kigali?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nairobi to Kigali (average of R384). Flying from Nairobi to Kigali in December is currently the most expensive (average of R418). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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