Travelling from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) to Kigali Airport (KGL): what you need to know
Kigali's timezone is UTC+2, making Kigali one hour behind Kilimanjaro.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your JRO to KGL flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kilimanjaro Airport to Kigali Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between JRO and KGL:
Hamad International Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Dar Es Salaam Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) to Kigali Airport (KGL)
Right now, ج.م. 19,515 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Kilimanjaro Airport to Kigali Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 28,261. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JRO to KGL if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Kilimanjaro Airport to Kigali Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from JRO to KGL.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Kilimanjaro Airport to Kigali Airport.
Handy information about Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
Of all flights leaving Kilimanjaro Airport, 70% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Kilimanjaro to Kilimanjaro Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a place to stay before your flight from Kilimanjaro Airport to Kigali Airport? Consider Kia Lodge. Get a good night's sleep here before heading to JRO.
Arriving at Kigali Airport (KGL)
Reserve a hotel near KGL if you have a late Kilimanjaro Airport to Kigali Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Kigali Airport rental car and see parts of the region that most travellers miss. Europcar and Green Motion can set you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Kigali and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Kigali Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Kigali Airport (KGL) to central Kigali
Kigali Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Kigali. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Kigali Airport (KGL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Kilimanjaro Airport to Kigali Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Kigali in March.
Lock in your flight from Kilimanjaro Airport to Kigali Airport for August if you'd like to visit Kigali during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from JRO to KGL in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 27ºC on average.
Explore more of Rwanda
Kigali is only a small part of what Rwanda offers. Continue your journey in Butare, which is around 80 kilometres away to the south-west. From Ngoma Genocide Memorial to Cyarwa 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi Memorial, there's plenty to see and do in this exciting city.
