Flying from Abuja Airport (ABV) to Kigali Airport (KGL): what you need to know
The timezone in Kigali is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Abuja.
Your ABV to KGL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like December, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Abuja Airport to Kigali Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ABV and KGL:
London Heathrow Airport
Hamad International Airport
Accra Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abuja Airport (ABV) to Kigali Airport (KGL)
AED 1,842 is the lowest price for a one-way Abuja Airport to Kigali Airport flight. A return flight starts at AED 2,858. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ABV to KGL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Abuja Airport to Kigali Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Abuja Airport to Kigali Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Abuja Airport (ABV)
Of all flights leaving Abuja Airport, 70% land on time at their destination.
Abuja Airport is about 40 kilometers from central Abuja. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to ABV? If you've booked an early flight from Abuja Airport to Kigali Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kigali Airport (KGL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to KGL if you're catching a late Abuja Airport to Kigali Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel farther out of Kigali and discover places that are off the radar with your own set of wheels. You can book a Kigali Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Green Motion.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Kigali Airport around one week before you travel.
When to fly to Kigali Airport (KGL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Abuja Airport to Kigali Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Kigali. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Abuja Airport to Kigali Airport for August if you'd like to go to Kigali during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ABV to KGL around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Rwanda
Kigali is just a glimpse of what Rwanda offers. Travel further to Butare, which is around 80 kilometers away to the south-west. From Ngoma Genocide Memorial to Cyarwa 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi Memorial, there's plenty to discover in this popular city.
