There are 6 ways to get from Lake Kivu to Kigali Airport (KGL) by plane, ferry, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane KME - KGL
40 min$65–140Drive 162 km
cheapest- Drive from Gisenyi to Kigali Airport (KGL)car 162 km
2h 34m$21–31Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Bugarula to Bukavuferry
- Take the bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
8h 11mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Gisenyi to Kigali-KGL162 km
2h 34mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Gisenyi to Kigali Airport (KGL)taxi 162 km
2h 34m$110–130Ferry, bus via Bukavu
- Take the ferry from Bugarula to Bukavuferry
- Take the bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
9h 49m
Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Kivu to Kigali Airport (KGL) is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Kivu to Kigali Airport (KGL) is to fly which takes 40 min and costs $65 - $140.
The distance between Lake Kivu and Kigali Airport (KGL) is 147 km. The road distance is 162 km.
The best way to get from Lake Kivu to Kigali Airport (KGL) without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 40 min to fly from Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Kigali International Airport (KGL), including transfers and time at the airport.
The quickest flight from Kamembe International Airport Airport to Kigali International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 40 min.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Kivu to Kigali Airport (KGL) is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Lake Kivu to Kigali Airport (KGL).
Rwandair Express offers flights from Kamembe International Airport Airport to Kigali International Airport Airport.
There are 898+ hotels available in Kigali Airport (KGL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lake Kivu and Kigali Airport (KGL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Lake Kivu, Rwanda and Kigali Airport (KGL), Rwanda?
Rwandair Express flies from Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) once daily.
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Kamembe International Airport to Kigali International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Phone
- +250788351253
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Website
- Ihusi Express
Ferry from Bugarula to Bukavu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Ihusi Express
- Phone
- +243 991 807 071
- [email protected]
Ferry from Bugarula to Bukavu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Gisenyi to Kigali-KGL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Estimated price
- $110–130
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