Travelling from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Kigali International Airport (KGL): what you need to know
Kigali is one hour ahead of Copenhagen and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CPH to KGL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Copenhagen Airport to Kigali International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between CPH and KGL include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Brussels Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Currently, RM2,296 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Copenhagen Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM2,613. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CPH to KGL, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Copenhagen Airport to Kigali International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Of the departures from Copenhagen Airport, 76.54% touch down on time at their destination.
Copenhagen Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Copenhagen. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Kigali International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near CPH:
Arriving at Kigali International Airport (KGL)
If you have a late Copenhagen 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 relaxing not long after at one of these options near KGL:
Venture beyond Kigali and discover destinations that fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Kigali International Airport rental car from providers like Europcar or Green Motion.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Kigali International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to central Kigali
Kigali International Airport to central Kigali has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Copenhagen Airport to Kigali International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Kigali in April.
The warmest month in Kigali is August, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Copenhagen Airport to Kigali International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
May has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CPH to KGL sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Rwanda
Kigali is just scratching the surface of what Rwanda offers. Travel further to Butare, which is around 80 kilometres away to the south-west. From Ngoma Genocide Memorial to Chapel, there are countless things to do in this exciting city.
Any journey through Rwanda wouldn't be as memorable without a stop in Gitarama. Muhanga Design centre and Paroisse Saint André Gitarama are just a couple of highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 40 kilometres south-west of Kigali.