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Nairobi Kigali
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Sun., 05 Jan. NBO - KGL
Tue., 07 Jan. KGL - NBO
$1425 $1381
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Mon., 13 Jan. NBO - KGL
$492 $474
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Wed., 15 Jan. KGL - NBO
$753 $719
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Tue., 21 Jan. KGL - NBO
$758 $738
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
53% Trains in Kigali are 53% cheaper than in Nairobi.
Nairobi $1.22
Kigali $0.57
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
37% A meal in Kigali is 37% cheaper than a meal in Nairobi.
Nairobi $7.31
Kigali $4.59
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 875.68 RWF
1 RWF = 0.01 AUD
Last checked on 21 December 2024
Distance: 752 kms
Nairobi airports
Jomo Kenyatta Internatonal (NBO) How far from city centre: 16 kms
Kigali airports
Kigali International Airport (KGL) How far from city centre: 9 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Nairobi to Kigali

How long does the flight take to go from Nairobi to Kigali?
The total flight time between Nairobi and Kigali is of around 01:46 hours on average, considering an average distance of 833 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Nairobi to Kigali at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Nairobi to Kigali is $474. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Kigali expensive to visit compared to Nairobi?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Kigali costs an average of 5.74 AUD, 135% more expensive than Nairobi, with a fare of 2.44 AUD, while train tickets costs 53% less in Kigali: 0.57 AUD against 1.22 AUD in Nairobi. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 4.59 AUD in Kigali, 37% less than the 7.31 AUD in Nairobi. The price of the coffee is around the same price in Kigali and Nairobi, with an average of 3.51 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Nairobi to Kigali?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Rwanda may apply when travelling from Nairobi. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Kigali compared to Nairobi?
While in Nairobi the temperatures can reach an average of 30.06 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 6.0 mm ,Kigali's temperatures can go up to 30.33 ºC during the hot season, with 3.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 9.32 ºC in Kigali, compared to the 9.29 ºC average degrees reported in Nairobi. During the winter period, Nairobi can register 2.3 mm precipitation, while Kigali have an average of 0.9 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Nairobi and Kigali?
The main airport route flying between Nairobi and Kigali is: Jomo Kenyatta Internatonal (NBO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL). This route is covered by the following airline(s): RwandAir. Kenya Airways. Air France.

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