Travelling from Rome to Kigali International Airport (KGL): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Rome. Check out your options departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) when booking your flight from Rome to Kigali International Airport (KGL).
The timezone in Kigali is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Rome. Kigali International Airport is located in Kigali.
Your flight from Rome to KGL won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rome to KGL. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
The journey from central Rome to FCO takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Rome to Kigali International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
70.57% of flights that leave from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
You can get to CIA from central Rome in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Rome to KGL flight? Check in to a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.18%. This figure shows how frequently flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Have a late flight from Rome to Kigali International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near KGL and turn out the lights sooner:
Explore beyond Kigali and discover new places with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Kigali International Airport rental car from companies like Europcar or Green Motion.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around one week ahead of your Rome to Kigali International Airport flight.
Getting from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to central Kigali
The centre of Kigali is roughly 8 kilometres from Kigali International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day, so do some research before your trip.
It typically takes 1 hour 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Right now, R 6,683 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Kigali International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,594. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Rome to KGL, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Rome to Kigali International Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Rome to KGL.
Find a cheap flight from Rome to Kigali International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Rome to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Rome to Kigali International Airport (KGL). Visit Kigali in April for a more low-key escape.
Book a Rome to KGL plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kigali to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Rome to Kigali International Airport in May if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Kigali
After booking your flight from Rome to Kigali International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kigali:
Silverback and Africa Tours Rwanda Safari are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Kigali travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Fine safaris Afrika.
Explore more of Rwanda
Nyamasheke is just one of the many places in Rwanda waiting to be explored after you've seen Kigali. Around 121 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Nyungwe National Park, Umugano Botanical Garden and IMUHIRA ECO TOURISM RWANDA.
Another essential stop in Rwanda, Cyamura is located about 145 kilometres south-west of Kigali. Make room in your schedule for highlights including Bugarama Hotsprings.
