Traveling from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Kigali International Airport (KGL): what you need to know
Kigali's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Kigali three hours 30 minutes behind Mumbai.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your BOM to KGL flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Kigali International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BOM and KGL include:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
$242 is the best price for a one-way Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $528. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BOM to KGL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Kigali International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from BOM to KGL.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Kigali International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
When it comes to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 61.63% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Mumbai to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is around 18 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to BOM? If you've booked an early flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Kigali International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Reserve a hotel near KGL if you're on a late Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Kigali International Airport rental car and see parts of the region that most travelers miss. Europcar and Green Motion can hook you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Kigali and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Kigali International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to central Kigali
Kigali International Airport is roughly 11 kilometers from central Kigali. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the center by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
The quietest month for a flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Kigali International Airport is April, while January is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Kigali based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Kigali International Airport for August if you want to go to Kigali during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BOM to KGL in May. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Rwanda
See the best of Kigali, then set your sights on other exciting places in Rwanda. Head south-west to Butare, around 80 kilometers away. Ngoma Genocide Memorial and Chapel are the perfect starting points for your visit.
Time for another stop? Travel to Gitarama. It's about 40 kilometers south-west of Kigali and features highlights including Muhanga Design center and Paroisse Saint André Gitarama.