Travelling from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL): what you need to know
Around 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Entebbe International Airport to Kigali International Airport.
Kigali's timezone is UTC+2, making Kigali one hour behind Entebbe.
Each week, there are 58 Entebbe International Airport to Kigali International Airport flights. To get going as early as possible, pick the 11:00 RwandAir flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 21:30 with RwandAir.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your EBB to KGL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
RwandAir is your gateway to exploring Kigali (and perhaps some other great parts of Rwanda!). Check out the direct flights from Entebbe International Airport to Kigali International Airport offered by this carrier.
RwandAir is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for EBB to KGL flights is RwandAir.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Entebbe International Airport to Kigali International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between EBB and KGL:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Entebbe International Airport to Kigali International Airport flight is RM771. A round-trip fare is currently RM1,339. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from EBB to KGL.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Entebbe International Airport to Kigali International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from EBB to KGL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Entebbe International Airport to Kigali International Airport.
Handy information about Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Entebbe International Airport, 64.59% of flights complete their journey on time.
Entebbe International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Entebbe. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel near EBB? If you're catching an early flight from Entebbe International Airport to Kigali International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kigali International Airport (KGL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Entebbe International Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KGL instead:
Pick up a Kigali International Airport rental car from top outlets like Europcar or Green Motion. With your own set of wheels, you can travel beyond Kigali and discover places most visitors miss.
Booking your ride from Kigali International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to central Kigali
Kigali International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Kigali. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Entebbe International Airport to Kigali International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Kigali in April.
When reserving your flight from Entebbe International Airport to Kigali International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Kigali, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from EBB to KGL in May if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Rwanda
While Kigali is an excellent introduction to Rwanda, there's more adventure waiting for you in Butare. About 80 kilometres to the south-west, this exciting city has countless things to see and do, including Ngoma Genocide Memorial and Chapel.
Any journey through Rwanda wouldn't be complete without visiting Gitarama. Muhanga Design centre and Paroisse Saint André Gitarama are highlights in this destination, which is around 40 kilometres south-west of Kigali.