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.
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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.