There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Kigali Airport (KGL) by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane NBO - KGL
4h 19m$281–411Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nairobi to Kigalibus
21h 30m$51Drive 1,135.5 km
- Drive from Nairobi to Kigali Airport (KGL)car 1,135.5 km
16h 28m$147–212Bus via Nyabugogo Bus Park
- Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus
21h 58m$51–76
Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Kigali Airport (KGL) is to bus which costs $51 and takes 21h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Kigali Airport (KGL) is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $280 - $420.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nairobi and arriving at Kigali. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h 30m.
The distance between Nairobi and Kigali Airport (KGL) is 795 km. The road distance is 1135.5 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Kigali Airport (KGL) without a car is to bus which takes 21h 30m and costs $51.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Nairobi to Kigali Airport (KGL), including transfers.
Nairobi to Kigali Airport (KGL) bus services, operated by Simba Coach, depart from Nairobi station.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Kigali Airport (KGL) is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $280 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $51 and takes 21h 30m.
Nairobi to Kigali Airport (KGL) bus services, operated by Simba Coach, arrive at Kigali station.
Kigali Airport (KGL) is 1h behind Nairobi. It is currently 11:08 PM in Nairobi and 10:08 PM in Kigali Airport (KGL).
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Kigali Airport (KGL), Rwanda?
Rwandair Express and Kenya Airways fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Simba Coach operates a bus from Nairobi to Kigali once daily. Tickets cost $51 and the journey takes 21h 30m.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Nairobi to Kigali International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–380
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Nairobi to Kigali International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–390
- Phone
- 0707 471111
Bus from Nairobi to Kigali
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $51
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +250 788 314 935
- Website
- trinityexpress.rw
Bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Park
- 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 Nairobi to Kigali Airport (KGL) is 1135 km. It takes approximately 16h 28m to drive from Nairobi to Kigali Airport (KGL).
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