Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kigali International Airport (KGL): what you need to know
Kigali's timezone is UTC+2, making Kigali two hours ahead of Edinburgh.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your EDI to KGL flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Kigali International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between EDI and KGL include:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Right now, R 7,688 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 11,800. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from EDI to KGL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Kigali International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
Landing cheap flights from EDI to KGL is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Kigali International Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of the departures from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% land on time at their destination.
To get to Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it takes about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to EDI? If you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Kigali International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kigali International Airport (KGL)
If you're getting in on a late Edinburgh Airport to Kigali International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near KGL:
Grab a Kigali International Airport rental car and take your itinerary to places outside the usual attractions. Europcar and Green Motion can hook you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Kigali and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Kigali International Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
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 get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Kigali International Airport is April, while January is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Kigali based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Kigali is August, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Kigali International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
May has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EDI to KGL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Rwanda
Discover the best of Kigali, then visit other awesome corners of Rwanda. Travel south-west to Butare, about 80 kilometres away. Ngoma Genocide Memorial and Chapel make excellent starting points for your visit.
Any trip through Rwanda isn't complete without visiting Gitarama. Muhanga Design centre and Paroisse Saint André Gitarama are highlights in this destination, which is around 40 kilometres south-west of Kigali.
