Flights to kigali
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Overview
Most tourists skip staying in Kigali on their way to go gorilla trekking in Rwanda’s other areas or nearby Uganda, but if you can spare some time, Kigali is a vibrant, incredible, and marvellous city famed as the ‘Singapore of Africa’. With a thriving arts scene and social conscience that includes the banning of plastic bags and monthly community city cleanups, Kigali is leading the way for many other cities in Africa and, indeed, around the world.
Climate
This city has a tropical climate. As compared with the winter season, the summers give much more rainfall. In Kigali, the average annual temperature is 20.1 °C. Precipitation here averages 1000 mm.
Travel Information
Language: English, Kinyarwanda and French
Currency: Rwandan Franc (RWF)
Local time: GMT +2
Avg. Flight Time: 10h 40m
Best Time To Visit
Flying to Kigali in January is usually considered the best time to explore the best city offers to its guests. Although, you may find other attractive cheap flight deals to Kigali as well which might be available year-round. If you are seeking warm weather on the arrival, September is statistically the hottest month undoubtedly. April is historically the period with the most rainfall.
Kigali Attractions and Activities
1. Mount Bisoke - The Natural Wonder
About three hours from Kigali is the famous Mount Bisoke, also renowned as Mount Visoke, in the Virunga Mountains. The mountain stands at a 3,711 meters high and is a challenging trek, but the main attraction is the striking crater lake at the top, which is the largest in the region.
2. Wildlife
Travelling 2 hours east of the city, you’ll reach Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s premier safari destination. The park is very eye-catchy and peaceful. Earlier, it got started as a conservation project, rather than for tourism. But now has become one of the most-visited parks in Kigali.
3. Cultural Site
Save some time and get a good insight into the Kigali scene - take in the arts or get involved in one of the many activities offered at the Inema Arts Centre. There are various artworks on display from some of Rwanda’s brightest talents and you can see the artists at work in the studio.
4. Off the Beaten Path
Do you need a new adventure or thrill in your life? Why not climb Mount Kigali, not Mount Everest; it is a little doable! Commencing from the Nyamirambo neighbourhood, it’s relatively a gentle incline and there you will come across breathtaking city views. Once you reach the top of the mountain, you’ll encounter a pretty wooded area where you can stop and have a celebratory beer along with some tasty food at Mera Neza bar.
5. Night Life
Kigali is a very up-and-coming city with a great selection of restaurants and bars. For a good night out, perhaps start your evening with sunset drinks at Choma’D, a hip and trendy bar with pretty views, or Pili Pili Boutique Hotel, before heading to Nyamirambo for which is famous for giving a memorable evening to even most discerning visitors.
Airlines Operate Flight to Kigali
- Brussels Airlines
- Ethiopian Airlines
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
- British Airways
- Qatar Airways
Time Duration from Different Airports
- London to Kigali - 10h 40m
- Manchester to Kigali - 11h 45m
- Newcastle to Kigali - 12h 40m
- Birmingham to Kigali - 11h 40m
- Glasgow to Kigali - 12h 35m
- Edinburgh to Kigali - 11h 40m
- Belfast to Kigali - 11h 40m
Distance to the City Centre
Kigali International Airport, formerly famed as Gregoire Kayibanda International Airport, sometimes referred to as Kanombe International Airport, is the main airport serving Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. It is located on the outskirts of Kanombe, southeast of Kigali, about 5 km from the city centre by the expressway and about 10 km from the central business district of the Rwandan capital.
Transport from Kigali
Cars can be hired at the airport, but the city centre can easily be navigated on foot. Public transport is widespread but can be unreliable. Private hire taxi companies are also an option.
Visa Requirements for Kigali
A member of the East African Community, the Republic of Rwanda, permits citizens of all countries to get a visa on arrival, only if they are not visa-exempt. Additionally, they may also acquire an e-Visa online before the departure date. Every traveller must have a valid passport for at least 6 months with at least one empty page for the stamp. Ugandans and Kenyans may use an ID card in place of a passport to enter the lands of Rwanda.
Tips for your stay in Kigali
- If you can, plan your trip to Kigali in July as your date might coincide with KigaliUP music festival.
- Bringing plastic bags into Kigali, Rwanda is illegal, so keep a check on it.
- Do not forget to have brochette (shish kebab with fish or meat) in any of the local bars with a cold Primus beer.
- Definitely take home some souvenirs along with you such as locally made crafts, coffee, artwork and clothing, they are worth.
- Grab a bite of delicious western foods including goat kebabs, ugali, grilled tilapia, and matooke with potatoes.
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