Travelling from London to Kigali International Airport (KGL): What you need to know
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is London's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from London to Kigali International Airport (KGL) taking off from here.
Around 8 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct London to Kigali International Airport flight.
Kigali International Airport is located in Kigali. The city follows the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of London.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kigali International Airport (KGL). You can pick from 7 direct services every week. RwandAir operates a 8:20pm departure between LHR and KGL.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from London to KGL. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to Kigali International Airport (KGL) are available from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from London to Kigali International Airport with RwandAir. This top carrier operates services from LHR.
The top choice among passengers flying between LHR and KGL is RwandAir.
Among carriers operating on this route, RwandAir has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from London to KGL that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LHR and KGL include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Kigali International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to Kigali International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and KGL are:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to KGL flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
Most flights that depart London Gatwick Airport touch down at their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 56 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Kigali International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near London Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter with time to spare:
STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means most of its flights touch down as expected and your trip goes off without a hitch.
About Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Have a late flight from London to Kigali International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near KGL and hit the lights earlier:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around one week before your London to Kigali International Airport flight.
Getting from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to central Kigali
The centre of Kigali is around 8 kilometres from Kigali International Airport. Journey times by taxi or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Right now, R 6,986 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Kigali International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 10,645. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to KGL. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Affordable London to Kigali International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
Spend less time searching for cheap plane tickets from London to KGL by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London to Kigali International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
January is the quietest month for flights from London to Kigali International Airport (KGL), while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Kigali based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a London to KGL plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kigali to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from London to Kigali International Airport in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Kigali
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Kigali right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from London to Kigali International Airport:
Camp Kigali Memorial and Kigali Cultural Village are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Kigali travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Mt. Kigali.