Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kigali International Airport (KGL): what you need to know
Kigali's timezone is UTC+2, making Kigali two hours ahead of Manchester.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your MAN to KGL flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Manchester Airport to Kigali International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between MAN and KGL:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
ج.م. 15,975 is currently the best price for a one-way Manchester Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ج.م. 34,101. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAN to KGL if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport to Kigali International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Manchester Airport to Kigali International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
59.39% of flights taking off from Manchester Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Manchester to Manchester Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MAN? If you're catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to Kigali International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kigali International Airport (KGL)
If you're landing on a late Manchester Airport to Kigali International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near KGL:
Explore beyond Kigali and head to places that many travellers miss with your own set of wheels. You can book a Kigali International Airport rental car from popular providers like Europcar or Green Motion.
Booking your vehicle from Kigali International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to central Kigali
From Kigali International Airport, Kigali is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Kigali International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Kigali in April.
When booking your flight from Manchester Airport to Kigali International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Kigali, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAN to KGL in May. Temperatures average between 14ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of Rwanda
Experience the best of Kigali, then set off to uncover other captivating parts of Rwanda. Travel south-west to Butare, around 80 kilometres away. Ngoma Genocide Memorial and Chapel are ideal first stops here.
Head 40 kilometres south-west from Kigali to reach Gitarama, another notable stop in Rwanda. Don't leave without experiencing Muhanga Design centre and Paroisse Saint André Gitarama.
