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Flight deals from Brussels International to Kigali

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Brussels International Airport to Kigali Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $591. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Brussels International to Kigali

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Brussels International to Kigali flights are currently cheapest in August.

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Brussels International to Kigali: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Brussels International to Kigali below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kigali.

Brussels to Kigali: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$589
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time8 hrs, 28 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week31

Finding cheap flights from Brussels International to Kigali: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Brussels International to Kigali is $589. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
8 hours and 28 minutes is the average flight time from Brussels International to Kigali.
Lufthansa, SWISS and Air Canada fly direct from Brussels International to Kigali.
There are 31 flights per week flying from Brussels International to Kigali, as of July 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Brussels International to Kigali is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Brussels International Airport to Kigali Airport on Friday, August 14, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 28 minutes.
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We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kigali is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, KLM and Brussels Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Kigali.

Traveling from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to Kigali Airport (KGL): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Brussels International Airport to Kigali Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 8 hours 30 minutes.

  • Kigali is one hour ahead of Brussels and follows the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Each week, there are six Brussels International Airport to Kigali Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, take the 09:55 Brussels Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 11:30 with Brussels Airlines.

  • Your BRU to KGL flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as September. 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.

  • Brussels Airlines is your gateway to discovering Kigali (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Rwanda!). Check out the direct flights from Brussels International Airport to Kigali Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • The airline most travelers prefer to fly with on this route is Brussels Airlines.

  • The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for BRU to KGL flights is Brussels Airlines.

  • If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brussels International Airport to Kigali Airport. These are the top stopovers between BRU and KGL:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

    • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport

Handy information about Brussels International Airport (BRU)

  • Of the flights that depart from Brussels International Airport, 75% touch down on time at their destination.

  • To get to Brussels International Airport from central Brussels, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometers from the airport to the city center.

  • Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes when using public transport.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to BRU? If you're boarding an early flight from Brussels International Airport to Kigali Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Kigali Airport (KGL)

  • The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Brussels International Airport to Kigali Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near KGL instead:

  • Venture beyond Kigali and discover off-the-radar places with your own wheels. You can grab a Kigali Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Green Motion.

  • Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Kigali Airport around one week before your trip.

Getting from Kigali Airport (KGL) to central Kigali

  • Kigali Airport is approximately 11 kilometers from the center of Kigali. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.

  • Traveling to the center on public transport takes about 45 minutes.

When to fly to Kigali Airport (KGL)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Brussels International Airport to Kigali Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Kigali in March.

  • Lock in your flight from Brussels International Airport to Kigali Airport for August if you want to explore Kigali during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • December sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BRU to KGL sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Rwanda

  • Discover the best of Kigali, then set off to uncover other awesome corners of Rwanda. Travel south-west to Butare, about 80 kilometers away. Ngoma Genocide Memorial and Cyarwa 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi Memorial make excellent starting points for your visit.

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