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Budget
£416 - £680
Route
Depart
Return
Price
London HeathrowKigali Intl
LHR - KGL
LHRKGL
London Heathrow
Tue 17/9
1 stop11h 05m
Kigali Intl
Sun 6/10
2 stops22h 00m
London HeathrowKigali Intl
LHR - KGL
LHRKGL
London Heathrow
Mon 16/9
2 stops23h 15m
Kigali Intl
Sun 6/10
3 stops26h 25m
London HeathrowKigali Intl
LHR - KGL
LHRKGL
London Heathrow
Sat 21/9
1 stop16h 00m
Kigali Intl
Mon 30/9
2 stops35h 15m
London GatwickKigali Intl
LGW - KGL
LGWKGL
London Gatwick
Thu 19/9
1 stop13h 00m
Kigali Intl
Wed 2/10
2 stops35h 35m
London HeathrowKigali Intl
LHR - KGL
LHRKGL
London Heathrow
Fri 8/11
1 stop18h 05m
Kigali Intl
Fri 22/11
1 stop13h 50m
London HeathrowKigali Intl
LHR - KGL
LHRKGL
London Heathrow
Mon 28/10
2 stops24h 50m
Kigali Intl
Fri 15/11
2 stops26h 10m
London HeathrowKigali Intl
LHR - KGL
LHRKGL
London Heathrow
Fri 31/5
Nonstop8h 40m
Kigali Intl
Mon 24/6
Nonstop8h 35m
London GatwickKigali Intl
LGW - KGL
LGWKGL
London Gatwick
Mon 3/6
1 stop25h 50m
Kigali Intl
Mon 17/6
1 stop13h 40m
London HeathrowKigali Intl
LHR - KGL
LHRKGL
London Heathrow
Thu 19/9
2 stops21h 30m
Kigali Intl
Tue 1/10
3 stops17h 30m
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Kigali (average of £489). Flying to Kigali in July will prove the most costly (average of £1,022). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
£548
February
£545
March
£549
April
£554
May
£387
June
£541
July
£809
August
£616
September
£549
October
£558
November
£516
December
£628
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Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.
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Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.
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Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.
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Overall
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Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.
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Overall
Comfort
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Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.
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Overall
Comfort
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Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.
There is an air of change in Kigali. It is over 20 years since the Rwandan capital was in the centre of a domestic conflict and acts of genocide killing between 500,000 and 1million Rwandans. Today the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre commemorates the victims but the streets resonate with the confident sounds of a city renewed.
Kigali is the heart of the country both geographically and politically, and few visitors to Rwanda can pass through without spending some time in the city known as the Singapore of Africa. The nickname is not without reason, for Kigali has developed into an organized and forward-thinking city characterized by lawns, flower beds and modern construction. It has even become a popular spot for long-term expats who enjoy a culture heavy on up-market restaurants, coffee shops and boutique stores. It is unsurprising, perhaps, to learn that this city is distinctly Western it its appearance, far removed from the designs associated with a classic African city.
Alternatively, look beyond the city limits and explore the wealth of wildlife in the surrounding hills. Rwanda is home to gorillas, elephants and giraffes, as well as zebras, leopards, and crocodiles. It also boasts the largest montane forest in central Africa, NyungweNational Park, where visitors can become acquainted with thirteen different species of monkey. The park also offers a host of trails excellent for both hiking and biking.
Cars can be hired at the airport, but the city centre can easily be navigated on foot. Public transport is widespread, but can be unreliable. Private hire taxi companies are also an option.