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How to get fromEthiopia to Kigaliby plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Ethiopia to Kigali by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane DIR - KGL
    6h 47m
    $299–1,010

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus bus
    43h 36m
    $109–154

  3. Drive 1,979 km

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Kigalicar car 1,979 km
    34h 59m
    $255–368

  4. Fly from Awassa Airport

    1. Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane AWA - KGL
    8h 20m
    $352–1,215

  5. Fly from Mek'Ele Airport

    1. Fly from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane MQX - KGL
    7h 22m
    $315–1,029

  6. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane ADD - KGL
    6h 11m
    $372–553

  7. Taxi to Arba Minch Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Sodo to Arba Minch Airport (AMH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Arba Minch Airport (AMH) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane AMH - KGL
    9h 34m
    $362–1,035

  8. Bus via Kigali Airport

    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kigalibus bus
    45h 36m
    $111–126

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$296Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,844.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Ethiopia and Kigali, Rwanda?

Ethiopian Airlines flies from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Nyabugogo Bus Park via Nairobi, Eastleigh Terminal, Koja, and Duruma Rd in around 43h 36m.

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