Travel to Kigali

Air

Dinky Kigali International is a delightful airport - small and organised it is rare to encounter any problems. Be aware that plastic bags are illegal in Rwanda so you'll want to conceal these well in your luggage.

KLM  started flights to Kigali from Amsterdam on 31 October 2010.

Brussels Airlines  flies to Kigali from Brussels in Belgium.

Kenya Airways also has frequent flights from Nairobi.

Ethiopian Airlines  has daily flights between Addis Ababa and Kigali.

Rwandair the national carrier, has several flights a day to other African destinations, as well as Dubai - tickets are normally booked through travel agents, or, as of 2012, some online travel sites (eg Travelocity).

South African Airways will resume flights to Kigali from Johannesburg in 2012.

Air Uganda flies six times a week to Kampala

Turkish Airlines  started flights to Kigali from Istanbul in May 2012.

On flying out of Kigali airport keep in mind the need for a Yellow Fever Certificate at your destination (eg South Africa) - Airport officials will ask for this. Also be careful of waiting in the cafe for your flight - some flights (eg Kenya Airways to Nairobi) are often overbooked and you won't hear any announcement when they decide to start boarding early, and you could miss your flight.

Alternative Entebbe, Uganda

Some international fliers find it much cheaper to fly into Entebbe in Uganda and then take the bus to Kigali