How to find cheap flights from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Rwanda
Book a return flight from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Rwanda starting at ج.م. 32,121, the cheapest price currently available.
That fare will get you from LYS to Kigali in Kigali.
ج.م. 28,828 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket.
Willing to go wherever the best deals are? Enter 'Rwanda' in the 'To' field to discover the lowest fares for different cities.
There's one international airport in Rwanda handling arrivals.
Broaden your search by selecting 'Add nearby airports.' This will compare prices across the airports closest to both your origin and destination, which could help you cut costs.
Pay less and have more options by booking in advance. Leave it too late and you might have to compromise on cost, airline or timing.
Stay one step ahead of every fare change. Download the Skyscanner app, create a Price Alert, and we'll keep you updated when prices go up or down.
Best time to fly from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Rwanda
If you're watching what you spend, November is typically the cheapest month to hop on a flight from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Rwanda, with prices starting at ج.م. 32,121.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays are often the most affordable days to travel in general, with fares coming in lower during the quieter midweek period.
July, August and October are the most popular months to travel to Rwanda. July tops the list — but you can also expect to pay more at this time.
February, September and November are the least popular months to fly. The quietest month is February. Fewer people are booking, so airlines tend to drop prices to help fill flights.
Popular places to visit in Rwanda
Your Lyon to Rwanda flights are taken care of. Now it's time to decide what your itinerary will look like.
Kigali
Located in Kigali City, this city is one of the leading destinations for flights departing Lyon Airport for Rwanda. Start your sightseeing at major attractions like Camp Kigali Memorial, Mt. Kigali and Mount Kigali forest (Gashirabwoba).
Flying into Kigali usually means landing at Kigali International Airport (KGL).
When it's time to find a place to lay your head, explore the range of hotels in Kigali.
Kamembe
Fly in through Kamembe Airport (KME) and go straight from arrivals to discovering the sights.
With your airfare locked in, you can move on to finding the right stay among the hotels in Kamembe.
Butare
You'll want to spend time exploring Butare's major attractions like Ngoma Genocide Memorial.
From short city visits to longer stays, hotels in Butare cater to all types of travel styles and budgets.
Visiting Rwanda for the first time? Here's what you need to know
Entry rules can vary depending on your passport and travel plans, so check before you go. Official embassy sites and airlines will have the most up-to-date advice on visas or other documents you may need.
Kigali is the capital of Rwanda, which has a population of about 15 million.
You won't need to adjust your watch while travelling through this destination, with one standard time zone of UTC+2 inches place.
August is among the warmest months in Rwanda, with average top temperatures of up to 27ºC.
Temperatures are often coolest around May, when average lows drop to 15ºC. Check the weather before travelling.
July tends to be the driest month, while April has the most rain.
Want to line up your trip with something big? Top events worth planning around include the Umuganura harvest festival, Kwita Izina (Gorilla Naming Ceremony) and the Rwanda Film Festival.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental
Locked in that cheap flight from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Rwanda? Now work out where you're going to stay and how you'll get around. Check out the range of hotels in Rwanda and filter your search by price, location and more. You can also browse the car rental options in Rwanda and choose from pickup locations in cities or at airports.
