Flying from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL): what you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JRO to KGL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Kigali International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between JRO and KGL include:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Julius Nyerere International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Right now, ₹ 18,798 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Kilimanjaro International Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 38,348. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from JRO to KGL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Kigali International Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from JRO to KGL couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Kigali International Airport.
Handy information about Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
79.02% of flights that take off from Kilimanjaro International Airport reach their destination on time.
Arriving at Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Book a hotel close to KGL if you're on a late Kilimanjaro International Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up the keys to a Kigali International Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Green Motion. With your own wheels, you can go beyond Kigali and explore places most visitors tend to miss.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Kigali International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to central Kigali
From Kigali International Airport, Kigali is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
The quietest month for a flight from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Kigali International Airport is April, while January is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Kigali based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Kigali International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Kigali during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC.
May has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from JRO to KGL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Rwanda
Kigali is only a small part of what Rwanda has to offer. Head onward to Butare, which is around 80 kilometres away to the south-west. From Ngoma Genocide Memorial to Chapel, there's no shortage of things to do in this exciting city.
Make your way 40 kilometres south-west from Kigali and you'll be in Gitarama, another standout destination in Rwanda. Your trip isn't complete without exploring Muhanga Design centre and Paroisse Saint André Gitarama.