Flying from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7, which is nine hours behind Kigali.
Your KGL to YVR flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Kigali International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Charles de Gaulle Airport is a top stopover on the KGL to YVR route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
R 14,054 is the lowest price for a one-way Kigali International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 28,215. These fares may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from KGL to YVR, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Kigali International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Kigali International Airport (KGL)
71.6% of flights that take off from Kigali International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Kigali to Kigali International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Kigali International Airport to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near KGL:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're coming in on a late Kigali International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near YVR:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Vancouver's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Kigali International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Vancouver in May.
Before locking in your flight from Kigali International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from KGL to YVR in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be explored. About 32 kilometres south-east of Vancouver, a trip to Surrey will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another essential stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.
