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There are 7 ways to get from Kigali to Ethiopia by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane KGL - ADD
    5h 38m
    $371–551

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus bus
    43h 36m
    $106–152

  3. Drive 1,978.8 km

    1. Drive from Kigali to Addis Ababacar car 1,978.8 km
    34h 59m
    $255–368

  4. Fly to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport

    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR)plane plane KGL - DIR
    8h 27m
    $268–910

  5. Fly to Awassa Airport

    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Awassa Airport (AWA)plane plane KGL - AWA
    8h 15m
    $292–965

  6. Fly to Mek'Ele Airport

    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)plane plane KGL - MQX
    7h 39m
    $303–978

  7. Bus via Kigali Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kigali to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus bus
    46h 6m
    $108–128

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$270Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,568.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Ethiopia?

Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Addis Ababa via Duruma Rd, Koja, Eastleigh Terminal, and Nairobi in around 43h 36m.

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