Flying from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Kigali International Airport (KGL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Kotoka International Airport to Kigali International Airport is 5 hours.
The timezone in Kigali is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Accra.
Flights from ACC to KGL start from 14:25 — the earliest with RwandAir. The last departure is at 14:25 with RwandAir. In total, you can take your pick of nine weekly Kotoka International Airport to Kigali International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ACC to KGL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
RwandAir offers direct flights from Kotoka International Airport to Kigali International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Kigali — and maybe even more of Rwanda if you have time.
RwandAir is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kotoka International Airport to Kigali International Airport. These are the top stopovers between ACC and KGL:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Brussels Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
R 6,353 is the best price for a one-way Kotoka International Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 9,750. These fares can change based on availability.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ACC to KGL.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Kotoka International Airport to Kigali International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from ACC to KGL by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Kotoka International Airport to Kigali International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
Of the flights that depart from Kotoka International Airport, 70.37% touch down on time at their destination.
Kotoka International Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Accra. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near ACC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Kotoka International Airport to Kigali International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Kigali International Airport (KGL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Kotoka International Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KGL instead:
Pick up a Kigali International Airport rental car and check out destinations off the typical tourist track. Europcar and Green Motion can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Kigali and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Kigali International Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to central Kigali
From Kigali International Airport, Kigali is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 1 hour 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
The quietest month for a flight from Kotoka International Airport to Kigali International Airport is April, while January is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Kigali based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Kotoka International Airport to Kigali International Airport for August if you want to explore Kigali during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ACC to KGL in May. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Rwanda
Kigali is just a glimpse of what Rwanda offers. Extend your adventure to Butare, which is about 80 kilometres away to the south-west. From Ngoma Genocide Memorial to Chapel, there's no shortage of things to do in this fascinating city.
Next? Set out for Gitarama. It's about 40 kilometres south-west of Kigali and is known for highlights including Muhanga Design centre and Paroisse Saint André Gitarama.
