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How to get fromKigali to Kakumaby plane or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kigali to Kakuma by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Lodwar, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Lodwar (LOK)plane plane KGL - LOK
    2. Drive from Lodwar (LOK) to Kakumacar car
    9h 49m
    $255–673

  2. Drive  1,088.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kigali to Kakumacar car 1,088.2 km
    19h 45m
    $141–203

  3. Fly to Eldoret International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane plane KGL - EDL
    2. Drive from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Kakumacar car
    13h 21m
    $326–786

  4. Fly to Kisumu International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane KGL - KIS
    2. Drive from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Kakumacar car
    13h 59m
    $396–651

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Lodwar (LOK) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration8h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$247Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kigali to Kakuma.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 969.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 49m

What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Kakuma, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Kigali to Kakuma. However, you can take the bus to Kigali Airport, walk to Kigali International Airport (KGL) airport, fly to Lodwar (LOK), then drive to Kakuma. Alternatively, you can drive from Kigali to Kakuma in around 19h 45m.

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