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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 1:00 am and lands at 2:35 am
• Latest: departs at 8:25 pm and lands at 10:00 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 35m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.

A direct flight from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 1h 35m, covering 1,219 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport range from C$ 602 to C$ 761, with an average of C$ 663 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 602 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 3% above the route average of C$ 663. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 572 round-trip via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared to C$ 667 for direct.

The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by RwandAir. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 190 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 40%, Night flights for 20%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 525 to C$ 2,313. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 464, which is 16% above the typical average for this route.

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 36 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Autounion Car Rental
• Hertz
• Right Cars
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar

Flights from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport usually depart from Kigali Intl (KGL) and arrive at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

Most connecting flights from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport pass through Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

On the Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 9%. Saturday is the cheapest day at C$ 634 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 694 – a C$ 59 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Kigali and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Kenya Airways
• RwandAir
• Brussels Airlines

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is 1 hour ahead of Kigali (Eastern Africa Time vs Central Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Kenya Airways: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• RwandAir: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

If you are rushing against time, perhaps to attend that urgent business meeting in Nairobi, consider using British Airways when flying from Kigali. This airline is known to offer the fastest flights from KGL to NBO.

Kigali to Nairobi fights are an opportunity for travelers to visit other cities in Kenya. For instance, you can take an SGR train from Nairobi to Mombasa, a famous coastal town in Kenya known for its Swahili culture. You can also visit Nakuru city, which is about a 2h drive from Nairobi and is renowned for being the cleanest city in Kenya.

Yes. You can rent your car from Avis, Nairobicar, or Express Travel Group. Nairobicar has its car rental desk along the JKIA Runway, while Express Travel Group has its rental desk inside the Arrivals Hall.

Yes. Considering the short flights from Kigali to Nairobi, you can travel conveniently with your kids without them getting tired. Suppose you are using Ethiopian Airlines, Air France, or British Airlines. In that case, you and your kids can enjoy spacious seats in the cabins, ensuring you remain comfortable throughout the journey.