Travelling from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Hamad International Airport (DOH): what you need to know
Doha's timezone is UTC+3, making Doha one hour ahead of Kigali.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your KGL to DOH flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
RwandAir has direct flights from Kigali International Airport to Hamad International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Doha — and maybe even more of Qatar if you have time.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is RwandAir.
RwandAir tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for KGL to DOH flights, with 96.0% of services arriving on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kigali International Airport to Hamad International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between KGL and DOH include:
Dubai Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
ج.م. 17,151 is currently the best price for a one-way Kigali International Airport to Hamad International Airport flight. Return flights start from ج.م. 29,605. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from KGL to DOH if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Kigali International Airport to Hamad International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from KGL to DOH.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Kigali International Airport to Hamad International Airport.
Handy information about Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Of the departures from Kigali International Airport, 71.6% arrive on time at their destination.
Kigali International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Kigali. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 55 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Kigali International Airport to Hamad International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near KGL:
Arriving at Hamad International Airport (DOH)
If you're landing on a late Kigali International Airport to Hamad International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near DOH:
Go where the road takes you with a Hamad International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from SAFETY RENT A CAR, Alamo or Budget and chase adventure across Doha and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Hamad International Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to central Doha
Hamad International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Doha. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
When to fly to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Kigali International Airport to Hamad International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Doha. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Kigali International Airport to Hamad International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Doha, with the temperature ranging from 31ºC to 42ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap tickets from KGL to DOH sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Qatar
Doha is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Qatar waiting to be explored. Around 11 kilometres west of Doha, a trip to Ar Rayyan will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Green Spine, Barwa Roadside Park and Al Tamyoz HMC camp.
Umm Şalāl Muḩammad is another must-experience destination in Qatar and is around 19 kilometres north-west of Doha. No journey is complete without seeing Mosque (1106), Sheikh Nasser bin Jassem al-Thani Mosque and Mosque 1333(م.س ١٣٣٣).
