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How to get fromKigali Airport (KGL) to Gitegaby plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Gitega by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane plane KGL - BJM
    2. Take the taxi from Bujumbura (BJM) to Gitegataxi taxi
    2h 22m
    $340–598

  2. Bus, taxi via Kigali

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumburabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Bujumbura to Gitegataxi taxi
    7h 22m
    $90–111

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumburabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Bujumbura to Gitegataxi taxi
    5h 48m
    $104–128

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$321Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Gitega.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 281.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Kigali Airport (KGL), Rwanda and Gitega, Burundi?

There is no direct connection from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Gitega. However, you can fly to Bujumbura (BJM) then take the taxi to Gitega. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Nyabugogo Bus Stn, take the bus to Bujumbura, then take the taxi to Gitega.

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