Kigali, Rwanda

Rwanda · KGL

Kigali

Impeccably manicured, high-tech, and incredibly safe. East Africa’s fast-moving designer and safari capital.

Updated

UK typical return

£710

Average return fare

Lowest tracked

£521.59

Observed October 2026

Cheapest UK month

May

Typically £709 return

Departures

Flights from the UK

Typical return fares to Kigali by UK origin
FromTypical returnCheapest month
Newcastle£710—
Belfast International£710—
Glasgow£710—
Bristol£710—
Birmingham£723.25November
Manchester£725.25October
London£750.12May
Edinburgh£843.25—

The experiences

What to do in Kigali

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Kigali City Tour

4.9/5

5 hours

An intimate day across Rwanda's capital, memorial, markets, hills and neighbourhoods, with a Kigali resident who knows it best.

Kigali Private Car City Tour with a Local Guide

5/5

4 hours

What sets our tour apart is the combination of history, local culture, art, food, and scenic viewpoints in one experience led by a local…

Rwandan Coffee Masterclass

5/5

2 hours

Pick coffee cherries in the courtyard, then follow Rwanda's celebrated beans from roast to cup. An intimate taste of coffee-country craft.

Kigali Motorbike Tours

5/5

4h 45m

Experience the lively essence of Kigali with Twija Africa Safaris on a guided motorbike tour. This adventure takes you through the heart…

One Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour

5/5

6 hours

Thinking about a gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda? Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure deep in misty forests, where encounters…

One-day Kivu Lake Adventure

4.9/5

14 hours

Leave Kigali City as early as 06h30, (or around 08h30 in case of late night booking) in the morning and drive for estimated 4 hours to…

Timing

Best time to fly to Kigali

Typical fare by month UK median typical return.

Months without an observation use the route typical.

UK median typical return fare by month. Months without an observation are marked No data and use the route typical on the chart.
MonthTypical return fare
January£745.85
February£718.40
March£712.13
April£731.17
May£708.88
JuneNo data
JulyNo data
AugustNo data
SeptemberNo data
October£725.25
November£723.25
December£824.50

Before you go

Questions

When is the cheapest time to fly to Kigali from the UK?

Fares to Kigali are typically lowest in May, averaging £708.88 return. Since airlines shift prices without warning, Route & Room tracks UK departures 24/7, publishing verified price cuts directly to our members.

What is considered a good price for a return flight to Kigali?

Route & Room has verified return flights to Kigali as low as £523.51, compared to typical market fares of £710. Anything under £630 is a strong price, and we filter out self-transfers and grueling layovers before publishing.

Which UK airports fly to Kigali?

We track departures from Birmingham, London, Manchester and Edinburgh to Kigali.

Sources & verification

Fares are observed, not guaranteed. Read how we verify fares.