Flying from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): what you need to know
Edmonton's timezone is UTC-6, making Edmonton eight hours behind Kigali.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your KGL to YEG flight.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
R 11,526 is the best price for a one-way Kigali International Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 22,708. These fares may change depending on availability.
It's usually smart to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from KGL to YEG. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Kigali International Airport to Edmonton International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from KGL to YEG.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Kigali International Airport to Edmonton International Airport.
Handy information about Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Of all flights leaving Kigali International Airport, 71.6% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Kigali International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Kigali. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 55 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Kigali International Airport to Edmonton International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to KGL:
Arriving at Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Book a hotel close to YEG if you have a late Kigali International Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up an Edmonton International Airport rental car and discover Edmonton and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Alamo and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Edmonton International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
Edmonton International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Edmonton. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kigali International Airport to Edmonton International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Edmonton in May.
The warmest month in Edmonton is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your flights from Kigali International Airport to Edmonton International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February has average temperatures of between -25ºC (-13ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KGL to YEG around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've seen Edmonton. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Calgary Tower, Heritage Park Historical Village and Glenbow Museum.
Saskatoon is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 483 kilometres east of Edmonton. No journey is complete without a visit to Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Remai Modern and Meewasin valley centre.
