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How to get fromBenin to Rwandaby ferry, plane, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Benin to Rwanda by ferry, plane, or car

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  1. Ferry to Lagos, fly to Kigali International Airport

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Port Novo to Mile 2/NIWAferry ferry
    2. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane LOS - KGL
    10h 34m

  2. Fly Cotonou to Kigali International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane COO - KGL
    11h 36m
    $435–1,206

  3. Drive  5,393.6 km

    1. Drive from Abomey-Calavi to Kigalicar car 5,393.6 km
    4d 11h
    $695–1,003

  4. Ferry to Lagos, fly to Kamembe International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Port Novo to Mile 2/NIWAferry ferry
    2. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Kamembe International Airport (KME)plane plane LOS - KME
    20h 25m

Lagos (LOS) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration9h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$330Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,236.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 34m

What companies run services between Benin and Rwanda?

Ethiopian Airlines, Afrijet, and Rwandair Express fly from Cotonou (COO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) once daily.

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