There are 4 ways to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Nairobi by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Nairobi (NBO)plane KGL - NBO
2h 22m$282–402Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kigali to Nairobibus
21h 30m$51Drive 1,136.2 km
- Drive from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Nairobicar 1,136.2 km
16h 28m$147–212Bus via Nyabugogo Bus Park
- Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus
22h 28m$51–81
Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Nairobi (NBO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Nairobi is to bus which costs $51 and takes 21h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Nairobi is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $280 - $410.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kigali and arriving at Nairobi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h 30m.
The distance between Kigali Airport (KGL) and Nairobi is 781 km. The road distance is 1136.2 km.
The best way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Nairobi without a car is to bus which takes 21h 30m and costs $51.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Nairobi, including transfers.
Kigali Airport (KGL) to Nairobi bus services, operated by Simba Coach, depart from Kigali station.
The best way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Nairobi is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $280 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $51 and takes 21h 30m.
Kigali Airport (KGL) to Nairobi bus services, operated by Simba Coach, arrive at Nairobi station.
Nairobi is 1h ahead of Kigali Airport (KGL). It is currently 10:05 PM in Kigali Airport (KGL) and 11:05 PM in Nairobi.
What companies run services between Kigali Airport (KGL), Rwanda and Nairobi, Kenya?
Rwandair Express, Kenya Airways, and Brussels Airlines fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Nairobi (NBO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Simba Coach operates a bus from Kigali to Nairobi once daily. Tickets cost $51 and the journey takes 21h 30m.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–380
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–390
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–480
- Phone
- 0707 471111
Bus from Kigali to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $51
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +250 788 314 935
- Website
- trinityexpress.rw
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- trinityexpress.rw
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kigali Airport (KGL) to Nairobi is 1136 km. It takes approximately 16h 28m to drive from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Nairobi.
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