Traveling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Kigali International Airport (KGL): what you need to know
Kigali's timezone is UTC+2, making Kigali three hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your MAA to KGL flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Kigali International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MAA and KGL:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Kigali International Airport flight is AED 1,643. A return fare is currently AED 2,379. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from MAA to KGL, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Chennai Airport to Kigali International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MAA to KGL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Chennai Airport to Kigali International Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of all flights leaving Chennai Airport, 76.04% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Chennai Airport is about 19 kilometers from central Chennai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MAA? If you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Kigali International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kigali International Airport (KGL)
If you're arriving on a late Chennai Airport to Kigali International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near KGL:
Secure yourself a Kigali International Airport rental car from leading providers like Europcar or Green Motion. With your own wheels, you can venture farther out of Kigali and check out places that don't make every guidebook.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Kigali International Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to central Kigali
Kigali International Airport is approximately 11 kilometers from the center of Kigali. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Kigali International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Kigali in April.
Lock in your flight from Chennai Airport to Kigali International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Kigali during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAA to KGL in May. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Rwanda
While Kigali is a great introduction to Rwanda, you'll find even more to discover in Butare. About 80 kilometers to the south-west, this exciting city has no shortage of things to keep you busy, like Ngoma Genocide Memorial and Chapel.
Any trip through Rwanda wouldn't be complete without visiting Gitarama. Muhanga Design center and Paroisse Saint André Gitarama are just a couple of highlights in this destination, which is about 40 kilometers south-west of Kigali.
