Travelling from Entebbe Airport (EBB) to Kigali Airport (KGL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Entebbe Airport to Kigali Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 55 minutes.
Kigali's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Kigali one hour behind Entebbe.
Each week, there are 14 Entebbe Airport to Kigali Airport flights. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, go for the 11:00 RwandAir flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 21:30 with RwandAir.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your EBB to KGL flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
RwandAir offers direct flights from Entebbe Airport to Kigali Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Kigali — and maybe even more of Rwanda if time allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is RwandAir.
RwandAir is the most punctual carrier offering EBB to KGL flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Entebbe Airport to Kigali Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between EBB and KGL:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Entebbe Airport (EBB) to Kigali Airport (KGL)
£162 is the best price for a one-way Entebbe Airport to Kigali Airport flight. A return flight starts from £277. These fares may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from EBB to KGL, reserve your trip one month ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Entebbe Airport to Kigali Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from EBB to KGL.
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Handy information about Entebbe Airport (EBB)
When it comes to Entebbe Airport's on-time performance, 65% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Entebbe Airport from central Entebbe, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kms (4 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Entebbe Airport to Kigali Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to EBB:
Arriving at Kigali Airport (KGL)
If you're coming in on a late Entebbe Airport to Kigali Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near KGL:
Explore beyond Kigali and discover destinations that fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can pick up a Kigali Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Green Motion.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Kigali Airport about one week before your trip.
When to fly to Kigali Airport (KGL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Entebbe Airport to Kigali Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Kigali. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Entebbe Airport to Kigali Airport for August if you'd like to go to Kigali during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EBB to KGL in December. Temperatures average between 14ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Rwanda
Experience the best of Kigali, then get out and explore other captivating corners of Rwanda. Travel south-west to Butare, about 80 kms (50 miles) away. Ngoma Genocide Memorial and Cyarwa 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi Memorial are ideal first stops here.