Kigali International Airport

Kigali International Airport : Years after peace had returned to Rwanda following the 1993 genocide, the country has realized a drastically high number of international visitors with Kigali international Airport being the main air hub for entry. It is operated by Rwanda Airports Authority and Rwanda civil aviation authority. The airport serves domestic, regional and international flights.

Rwanda’s flag carrier airline is Rwanda Air while International airlines that serve at Kigali International Airport include;

• KLM
• Ethiopian Airlines
• Brussels Airlines
• Kenya Airways
• Qatar Airways
• EgyptAir
• Turkish Airlines
• Coastal Aviation

Other airlines based in Kigali are Akagera Aviation, Tempus Jet, and Nexus Aero. The airport operates cargo and charter flights to specific destinations.

Geographical location of Kigali international airport

The airport is located in Karombe Sector in the east of Kigali. From the city centre, it is about 5 kilometers by road. Kigali international airport sits at an elevation of 1,491m above sea level.

Basic requirements at Kigali International Airport

Travelers going through Kigali International Airport are required to present a valid passport and visa except for those from African countries who are exempt from visas. All visitors and transit passengers are required to have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result from a certified laboratory taken within 72 hours of departure to Kigali.

Accommodation near Kigali International Airport

Upon arrival and after going through all the checks at the airport, you can rest your body at a hotel that will make you feel special and comfortable. Although you can hire a car on arrival, we recommend that you book for an airport transfer to the hotel in advance to save time and enjoy reliable and quality services. Here are some of the hotels near Kigali International Airport;

• Kigali Serena Hotel
• Radisson Blu Hotel
• Karisimbi Hotel
• Hotel Des Milles Collines
• Park Inn by Radisson
• Kigali Marriott Hotel
• Grand Legacy Hotel
• Gorillas Golf Hotel
• Quiet Haven Hotel
• Ubumwe Grande Hotel

it is also possible to arrive and connect to tourist destinations including national parks.

Distances from Kigali to major tourist destinations

Rwanda is awesome to explore and its touristic destinations are easy to reach by road. The roads connecting to the destinations are in good state and will allow you to reach the places in the expected period of time. For better planning of your tours, here are the road distances from Kigali International Airport.