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How to get fromHelsinki to Kigaliby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Helsinki to Kigali by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Helsinki Airport to Kigali International Airport

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    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane HEL - KGL
    15h 24m
    $304–1,206

  2. Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Kigali International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane TLL - KGL
    18h 4m
    $365–1,145

  3. Train to Turku Airport, fly to Kigali International Airport

    1. Take the train from Helsinki to Turkutrain train
    2. Fly from Turku Airport (TKU) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane TKU - KGL
    25h 39m
    $524–1,551

  4. Fly Helsinki Airport to Kamembe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kamembe International Airport (KME)plane plane HEL - KME
    2. Take the bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    22h 30m
    $388–1,226

  5. Train to Tampere–Pirkkala Airport, fly to Kigali International Airport

    1. Take the train from Helsinki to Tamperetrain train
    2. Fly from Tampere–Pirkkala Airport (TMP) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane TMP - KGL
    25h 47m
    $581–1,851

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration14h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$308Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,973.7 km
  • Duration: 15h 24m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Kigali, Rwanda?

KLM, Turkish Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) 3 times a day.

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