Travelling from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kigali International Airport (KGL): what you need to know
Kigali is three hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DEL to KGL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kigali International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DEL and KGL:
Dubai Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
At the moment, R 5,797 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 14,381. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DEL to KGL if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kigali International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from DEL to KGL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kigali International Airport.
Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Indira Gandhi International Airport, 67.17% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Indira Gandhi International Airport from central New Delhi, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kigali International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near DEL:
Arriving at Kigali International Airport (KGL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KGL instead:
Travel farther out of Kigali and head to places that aren't on the typical itinerary with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Kigali International Airport rental car from providers like Europcar or Green Motion.
Booking your ride from Kigali International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to central Kigali
Kigali International Airport to the centre of Kigali has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
The quietest month for a flight from Indira Gandhi 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 laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Kigali is August, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kigali International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from DEL to KGL in May if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Rwanda
While Kigali is a great introduction to Rwanda, there's so much more waiting in Butare. Located about 80 kilometres to the south-west, this popular city has loads of things to see and do, including Ngoma Genocide Memorial and Chapel.
Where to next? Travel to Gitarama. It's about 40 kilometres south-west of Kigali and features highlights including Muhanga Design centre and Paroisse Saint André Gitarama.
