Traveling from Menara Airport (RAK) to Kigali International Airport (KGL): what you need to know
The timezone in Kigali is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Marrakech.
To ensure you catch your RAK to KGL flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like March, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Menara Airport to Kigali International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between RAK and KGL include:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Brussels Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Menara Airport (RAK) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Menara Airport to Kigali International Airport flight is AED 1,919. A round-trip fare is currently AED 3,469. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from RAK to KGL, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Menara Airport to Kigali International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from RAK to KGL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Menara Airport to Kigali International Airport.
Handy information about Menara Airport (RAK)
Of the departures from Menara Airport, 73.36% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Menara Airport is about 6 kilometers from central Marrakech. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near RAK? If you're boarding an early flight from Menara Airport to Kigali International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kigali International Airport (KGL)
If you're arriving on a late Menara Airport to Kigali International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near KGL:
Pick up the keys to a Kigali International Airport rental car from popular providers like Europcar or Green Motion. With your own set of wheels, you can travel beyond Kigali and visit places that usually fly under the radar.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Kigali International Airport around one week before your trip.
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.
Getting to the center on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Menara Airport to Kigali International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Kigali in April.
When booking your flight from Menara Airport to Kigali International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Kigali, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RAK to KGL in May. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Rwanda
Kigali is just scratching the surface of what Rwanda offers. Head onward to Butare, which is about 80 kilometers away to the south-west. From Ngoma Genocide Memorial to Chapel, there's plenty to see and do in this must-visit city.
Where to next? Journey to Gitarama. It's roughly 40 kilometers south-west of Kigali and is home to highlights including Muhanga Design center and Paroisse Saint André Gitarama.
