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How to get fromKigali Airport (KGL) to Diani Beachby plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Diani Beach by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Ukunda

    best
    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Ukunda (UKA)plane plane KGL - UKA
    3h 40m
    $180–460

  2. Bus, train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    31h 10m
    $133–273

  3. Drive 1,408.2 km

    1. Drive from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Diani Beachcar car 1,408.2 km
    24h 43m
    $182–262

  4. Fly to Mombasa, taxi

    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane KGL - MBA
    2. Take the taxi from Mombasa (MBA) to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    4h 42m
    $320–650

  5. Fly to Malindi, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane KGL - MYD
    2. Take the bus from Malindi to Mombasabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    7h 22m
    $387–813

  6. Fly to Tanga Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Tanga Airport (TGT)plane plane KGL - TGT
    2. Drive from Tanga Airport (TGT) to Diani Beachcar car
    6h 46m
    $361–868

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kigali to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    31h 41m
    $149–172

  8. Bus, taxi via Nyabugogo Bus Park

    1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    32h 46m
    $162–246

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Ukunda (UKA) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,079.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Kigali Airport (KGL), Rwanda and Diani Beach, Kenya?

Kenya Airways, Jambojet Limited, and Rwandair Express fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Ukunda (UKA) twice daily.

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