Traveling from Paris to Kigali International Airport (KGL): what you need to know
Planning your flight from Paris to Kigali International Airport (KGL) begins with finding the right airport to start your journey. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are the main departure points in Paris.
Around 8 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Paris to Kigali International Airport.
Kigali is 1 hour ahead of Paris. Kigali International Airport is located in Kigali, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
With 4 direct flights a week between the two airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is the most popular route. RwandAir operates the earliest flight at 20:30. If you prefer to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight from CDG to KGL is with RwandAir at 21:30.
To ensure you catch your flight from Paris to KGL, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like June. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Nonstop flights from Paris to Kigali International Airport (KGL) are available from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from Paris to Kigali International Airport with RwandAir. This well-known airline offers services from CDG.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Paris to KGL. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
From central Paris, CDG is approximately 27 kilometers away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Paris to Kigali International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Looking to fly out of Paris Orly Airport (ORY)? You can reserve a direct flight from Paris to Kigali International Airport (KGL) departing from this hub.
You can board a direct flight from Paris to KGL with RwandAir. This is one of the leading airlines flying this route out of ORY.
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to freshen up with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Paris to Kigali International Airport, browse these options when heading out from Paris Orly Airport:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 57 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometers away, and getting there by car takes approximately 34 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Paris to KGL? Check in to a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your trip officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Book a hotel near KGL if you're taking a late flight from Paris to Kigali International Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to central Kigali
From Kigali International Airport, Kigali is approximately 11 kilometers away. It takes around 21 minutes to get to the center driving.
Getting to the center by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
For a one-way ticket from Paris to Kigali International Airport, $423 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip from just $534. These are the lowest fares right now and may vary depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from Paris to KGL, book your trip 8 months ahead of your planned departure.
You'll snag the biggest savings on your tickets from Paris to Kigali International Airport if you plan your vacation for May. Go one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the cheapest day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
April is the quietest time to travel to Kigali. Alternatively, join the crowds and take off in August. This is the busiest month for flights from Paris to Kigali International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Kigali. August is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Paris to KGL during then and you can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Paris to Kigali International Airport in May when temperatures average between 14ºC and 25ºC.
More about Kigali
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Kigali right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Paris to Kigali International Airport:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Inema Art Center, Kimironko Market and Campaign Against Genocide Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Kigali.
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