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The route Nairobi — Kigali is served by many carriers — 4 in total, including RwandAir, Kenya Airways, Safarilink Aviation, and Air Jamaica. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $279) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.
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Looking for direct flights from Nairobi to Kigali? Currently, there are no direct flights in this direction. However, fret not as there are alternative routes available for your convenience. One popular option is to fly with connecting flights via Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Ethiopian Airlines operates frequent flights connecting Nairobi and Addis Ababa, and from there, you can easily catch a connecting flight to Kigali. Another alternative is to consider flights with a layover in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. With multiple airlines operating this route, you can smoothly transfer to a connecting flight to reach your destination. When searching for air tickets from Nairobi to Kigali, be sure to explore these transfer options for a seamless journey.
Nairobi — Kigali
02/01/2026
Departure
Direct flight
WB453
starting at $279
Nairobi — Kigali
04/16/2026
Departure
Direct flight
WB403
starting at $283
Nairobi — Kigali
04/26/2026
Departure
Direct flight
WB453
starting at $291
Nairobi — Kigali
04/29/2026
Departure
Direct flight
WB453
starting at $291
Nairobi — Kigali
05/03/2026
Departure
Direct flight
WB403
starting at $291
Nairobi — Kigali
07/15/2026
Departure
Direct flight
WB464
starting at $294
Nairobi — Kigali
10/10/2026
Departure
Direct flight
WB464
starting at $297
Nairobi — Kigali
07/05/2026
Departure
Direct flight
KQ474
starting at $328
Nairobi — Kigali
03/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
WB453
starting at $332
Nairobi — Kigali
07/12/2026
Departure
Direct flight
WB403
starting at $333
RwandAir
Every day
starting at $237
Kenya Airways
Every day
starting at $342
The cheapest one-way flight from Nairobi to Kigali departs on 02/01/2026, is operated by RwandAir and costs $279
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Nairobi to Kigali departs on 05/05/2026, is operated by RwandAir and costs $481
Fastest flight from Nairobi to Kigali takes 1h 25m
There are direct flights on this route 4 days a week: Su, We, Th, and Sa
The distance between Nairobi and Kigali is 746km (463 miles). The average flight duration is 1h 30m. There are 46 direct flights from Nairobi to Kigali. The time difference between Nairobi and Kigali is 1h. Flights from Nairobi begin at 5:30 AM. The latest flight from Nairobi departs at 12:05 AM
We couldn't find any special offers for flights from Nairobi to Kigali
The cheapest flight ticket from Nairobi to Kigali according to data for the last 48 hours costs $279
Often the best time to buy tickets from Nairobi to Kigali is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Nairobi to Kigali can be found flying in these months: February, July, March.
The fastest flights from Nairobi to Kigali start from 1 hour 25 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Nairobi — Kigali: RwandAir, Kenya Airways
In different months, ticket prices from Nairobi to Kigali vary: minimum — $279 (February 2026), maximum — $332 (March 2026). Typically, the flight costs $302–$626.