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Flight deals from London Heathrow to Kigali

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 12,499. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Kigali

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Heathrow to Kigali flights are currently cheapest in August.

Direct flights from London Heathrow to Kigali

London Heathrow to Kigali: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Heathrow to Kigali below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kigali.

London to Kigali: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 5,579
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time8 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airlineRwandAir
Average flights per week11

Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow to Kigali: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London Heathrow to Kigali is R 10,125. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
8 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from London Heathrow to Kigali.
RwandAir flies direct from London Heathrow to Kigali.
As of July 2026, there are 11 flights per week flying from London Heathrow to Kigali.
The cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Kigali is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali Airport on Friday, 4 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 40 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kigali but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kigali is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Brussels Airlines and RwandAir offer the cheapest flight tickets to Kigali.

Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kigali Airport (KGL): what you need to know

  • Around 8 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali Airport.

  • The timezone in Kigali is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.

  • Every week, there are seven London Heathrow Airport to Kigali Airport flights. If you want to take off early, pick the 20:20 RwandAir flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 21:20 with RwandAir.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your LHR to KGL flight.

  • Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • RwandAir is your gateway to exploring Kigali (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Rwanda!). Check out the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali Airport offered by this airline.

  • RwandAir is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.

  • The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for LHR to KGL flights is RwandAir.

  • If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LHR and KGL:

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

    • Brussels International Airport

    • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kigali Airport (KGL)

  • Currently, R 5,579 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Kigali Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 10,125. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from LHR to KGL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from LHR to KGL is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali Airport.

Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.

  • London Heathrow Airport is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey when using public transport typically takes 25 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to LHR:

Arriving at Kigali Airport (KGL)

  • If you're getting in on a late London Heathrow Airport to Kigali Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near KGL:

  • Book a Kigali Airport rental car and explore places that require a little more effort to reach. Europcar and Green Motion can hook you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Kigali and beyond.

  • To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Kigali Airport around one week ahead.

Getting from Kigali Airport (KGL) to central Kigali

  • Kigali Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Kigali. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.

When to fly to Kigali Airport (KGL)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Kigali in March.

  • When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Kigali, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to KGL in December. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.

Explore more of Rwanda

  • Get acquainted with Kigali, then set off to uncover other must-see parts of Rwanda. Head south-west to Butare, about 80 kilometres away. Ngoma Genocide Memorial and Cyarwa 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi Memorial are ideal first stops here.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.