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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
54%Trains in Kigali are 54% cheaper than in Nairobi.
Nairobi$1.23
Kigali$0.56
MealMid-priced restaurant
54%A meal in Kigali is 54% cheaper than a meal in Nairobi.
Nairobi$8.58
Kigali$3.94
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
130%Taxis are 130% more expensive in Kigali than in Nairobi.
Nairobi$2.45
Kigali$5.63
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
3%Coffee is 3% more expensive in Kigali than in Nairobi.
Nairobi$3.64
Kigali$3.75
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 881.47 RWF
1 RWF = 0.01 AUD
Last checked on Mon, 17/03
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 $484. 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 5.63 AUD, 130% more expensive than Nairobi, with a fare of 2.45 AUD,

while train tickets costs 54% less in Kigali: 0.56 AUD against 1.23 AUD in Nairobi.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 3.94 AUD in Kigali, 54% less than the 8.58 AUD in Nairobi.

The price of the coffee is around 3% more expensive in Kigali, with an average of 3.75 AUD , while in Nairobi the coffee costs 3.64 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 mm ,Kigali's temperatures can go up to 30.33 ºC during the hot season, with 3 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.

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