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

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There are 3 ways to get from Helsinki to Kigali by plane, ferry, 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 18m
    $325–1,107

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

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    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 6m
    $321–1,037

  3. 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
    23h 14m
    $329–1,127

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration16h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$319Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,975.9 km
  • Duration: 15h 18m

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

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

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