Travelling from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Kigali International Airport (KGL): what you need to know
Kigali's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Kigali two hours ahead of Abidjan.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your ABJ to KGL flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Kigali International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between ABJ and KGL include:
Kotoka International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Murtala Muhammed International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
R 9,065 is currently the best price for a one-way Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 11,452. These fares can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from ABJ to KGL, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Kigali International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ABJ to KGL by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Kigali International Airport.
Handy information about Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
58.4% of flights that leave from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Abidjan to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Booked an early flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Kigali International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near ABJ:
Arriving at Kigali International Airport (KGL)
If you're landing on a late Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Kigali International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near KGL:
Travel farther out of Kigali and discover destinations that fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can grab a Kigali International Airport rental car from leading providers like Europcar or Green Motion.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Kigali International Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to central Kigali
Kigali International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Kigali. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Kigali International Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Kigali. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Kigali is August, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Kigali International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ABJ to KGL in May. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Rwanda
While Kigali is a great introduction to Rwanda, more adventures await you in Butare. Located about 80 kilometres to the south-west, this exciting city has plenty to keep you busy, like Ngoma Genocide Memorial and Chapel.
Next? Make your way to Gitarama. It's about 40 kilometres south-west of Kigali and is home to highlights including Muhanga Design centre and Paroisse Saint André Gitarama.