Flying from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Kigali International Airport (KGL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Kigali International Airport is 6 hours 10 minutes.
Kigali is one hour behind Doha and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Every week, there are six Hamad International Airport to Kigali International Airport flights. If you want to get going early, select the 01:45 RwandAir flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 08:45 with RwandAir.
To ensure you get on your DOH to KGL flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Kigali (and then exploring more of Rwanda!) is a breeze with RwandAir. This popular airline offers direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Kigali International Airport.
RwandAir is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hamad International Airport to Kigali International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DOH and KGL:
Dubai Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Entebbe International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
ج.م. 17,247 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. Return flights start at ج.م. 23,547. These fares may change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from DOH to KGL by booking nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Kigali International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from DOH to KGL is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Hamad International Airport to Kigali International Airport.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Hamad International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 83.59% of flights that depart DOH arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach Hamad International Airport from central Doha, it takes around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to DOH? If you've booked an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Kigali International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kigali International Airport (KGL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Hamad International Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near KGL instead:
Secure yourself a Kigali International Airport rental car from companies like Europcar or Green Motion. With your own set of wheels, you can go beyond Kigali and check out places that don't make every guidebook.
Booking your vehicle from Kigali International Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to central Kigali
Kigali International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Kigali. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Kigali International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Kigali in April.
When reserving your flight from Hamad International Airport to Kigali International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Kigali, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
May sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DOH to KGL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Rwanda
Get acquainted with Kigali, then continue your journey through other captivating corners of Rwanda. Travel south-west to Butare, around 80 kilometres away. Ngoma Genocide Memorial and Chapel should be on your itinerary here.
Where to next? Head for Gitarama. It's roughly 40 kilometres south-west of Kigali and features highlights including Muhanga Design centre and Paroisse Saint André Gitarama.
