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Flights from Kigali to Nairobi - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kigali to Nairobi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost C$ 455 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and October, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 578 and C$ 554 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 64 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between Kigali and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. They are Kenya Airways and RwandAir. The cheapest airline for this route is Kenya Airways, with the best deal found costing C$ 383. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Kenya Airways.

How many flights are there between Kigali and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 5 and 6 nonstop flights that take off from Kigali and land in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 34m. The most common departure time is 9:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 38 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Kigali and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Kigali to Nairobi?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Kigali at 3:40 am and will be landing in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport at 6:10 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Kigali to Nairobi?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport jets off at 8:05 pm and lands at 10:30 pm.

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.

When to book flights from Kigali to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kigali to Nairobi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Kigali to Nairobi flights

  • Which airline is ideal for business travelers flying from Kigali to Nairobi?

    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.

  • Which other cities can I visit when I land at 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.

  • Are there car rentals at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?

    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.

  • Is it convenient to travel with my kids from Kigali to Nairobi?

    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.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kigali to Nairobi?

    The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kigali to Nairobi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kigali to Nairobi?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Kigali and Nairobi, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Kigali to Nairobi?

    There are direct flights from Kigali to Nairobi on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kigali to Nairobi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kigali to Nairobi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kigali to Nairobi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from Kigali is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kigali to Nairobi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nairobi with an airline and back to Kigali with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kigali to Nairobi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nairobi from Kigali up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Kigali to Nairobi

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 296 or less one-way and C$ 547 or less round-trip.
  • Flights from Kigali to Nairobi depart from Kigali International Airport (KGL) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). The city bus offers a cost-effective and convenient transport from Kigali city center to KGL. The bus ride takes about 16min to arrive at the airport and stops about 0.2 miles from the airport.
  • When you arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you can connect to the city center by bus or taxi. Citi Hoppa is the most reliable bus company ferrying travelers from the airport to Nairobi city center, where they can connect to their preferred destination. If you want to take the shortest time from the airport to the central business district, consider using Uber, one of the most reliable taxi service providers.
  • If you want to catch the earliest flight from Kigali to Nairobi, which departs from KGL, consider spending your night at a hotel closer to the airport to make your early morning movement easier. Martin Aviator Montel is one of the hotels that will keep you at a convenient distance from the airport.
  • Are you worried about arriving in Nairobi late at night? Worry no more. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has several nearby hotels with 24h desks where you can spend your night conveniently before proceeding with your journey in the morning. Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport is one of the hotels you can consider.
  • If you have reduced mobility or are traveling from Kigali to Nairobi in the company of a person with reduced mobility, you have nothing to worry about. All flights from Kigali to Nairobi are friendly to persons with disabilities. Whether using RandAir, Kenya Airways, or Ethiopian Airlines, you can readily get a wheelchair or any other special services at KGL and NBO upon request.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Kigali to Nairobi?

Find which airlines fly direct from Kigali Intl to Jomo Kenyatta Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Kigali Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +4 more

Air France, British Airways, +5 more

Tuesday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +4 more

Air France, British Airways, +5 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air France, British Airways, +7 more

Air Canada, Air France, +8 more

Thursday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +4 more

Air France, British Airways, +5 more

Friday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +4 more

Air France, British Airways, +5 more

Saturday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +4 more

Air France, British Airways, +5 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air France, British Airways, +7 more

Air Canada, Air France, +8 more

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Nonstop returns

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Kigali Intl

Monday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +4 more

Air France, British Airways, +5 more

Tuesday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Wednesday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +4 more

Air France, British Airways, +5 more

Thursday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Friday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +4 more

Air France, British Airways, +5 more

Saturday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +4 more

Air France, British Airways, +5 more

Sunday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +4 more

Air France, British Airways, +5 more

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Top airline flying from Kigali to Nairobi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kigali to Nairobi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Kigali to Nairobi? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.1
Kenya AirwaysOverall score based on 377 reviews
6.6Food
6.6Entertainment
7.3Boarding
7.1Comfort
7.8Crew
Airline reviews

Paid an extra USD 100 for so-called Comfort seats. All of these (the bulkhead seats) had parents with babies and infants who were screaming much of the time. One mother even decided to change nappies on the seat. This was anything but comfort!

6.0 GoodGeorge, Mar. 2024NBO - LHR
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Paid an extra USD 100 for so-called Comfort seats. All of these (the bulkhead seats) had parents with babies and infants who were screaming much of the time. One mother even decided to change nappies on the seat. This was anything but comfort!

Good flight. Paid for seats sat the frront section of the economy. Better than rear cabin.

Flight was delayed for 9 hours. We finally arrived ved at 0435hrs instead of 1950hrs the previous day. No compensation was provided.

Apart from delay of 3 hrs in Nairobi for onward flight to Dar all fine. Looked like operational issues caused it.

It has been 1 week since arriving at my destination and I still have not recieved my kite surfing bags. Office will not communicate properly on location or when my bags will arrive. No advice on what to do on luggage that has not arrived in over a week. Simply not happy with Kenya airways at the moment.

Excellent. They canceled our flight & put us up for the night. Then upgraded us. We are impressed

On a long flight us customers need more rehydration by the crew. Some of us have water bottles but no crew is coming around to offer water. I’m not saying issue us all with plastic water bottles.

The flight staff were not very kind. I went back to get a drink, 4 of them back there chatting. They all looked at me continued to talk then they started doing stuff and one finally asked after I was standing there awhile what I needed. This happened multiple times. The movies were not the great and seemed dated. My seat squeaked every time I moved and it moved around a bit.

The flight attendants on this flight were incredible! One even gave me her own dinner when my special meal order wasn’t transferred due to a flight delay! She insisted and I was so grateful. That is going above and beyond! The issue I had with the flight was with Lufthansa support. I missed my connection due to a flight delay and they wouldn’t rebook online, only in person. This took a lot of time and visits to the airport waiting for a Lufthansa agent to arrive 5 hours later than posted and almost paying full-fare price for the new flights and refusal to add my special meal orders. It made for a challenging journey home and I didn’t feel valued as a customer.

If my flight from Heathrow to Nairobi had not been cancelled I would’ve been in kisumu to fly back! And I have still not had my refund! So you have my cash and I’ve got nothing in return. Wonderful!

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1h 30mKGL-NBO
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1h 25mKGL-NBO
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1h 30mKGL-NBO
directAir France
1h 30mKGL-NBO
directKenya Airways
1h 30mKGL-NBO
directDelta
1h 30mKGL-NBO
directBrussels Airlines
1h 25mKGL-NBO
directRwandAir
1h 40mKGL-NBO
directUnited Airlines
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directBritish Airways
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Kigali - Nairobi Flights

Departure:

Kigali (KGL)Rwanda

Destination:

Nairobi (NBO)Kenya

Return flight deals:

Nairobi - Kigali

Cabin classes:

C$ 322

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