Travelling from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Kigali International Airport (KGL): what you need to know
Kigali's timezone is UTC+2, making Kigali two hours ahead of Glasgow.
Give yourself enough time to catch your GLA to KGL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Glasgow International Airport to Kigali International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between GLA and KGL include:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Currently, RM5,340 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Glasgow International Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM5,111. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from GLA to KGL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Kigali International Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from GLA to KGL is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Glasgow International Airport to Kigali International Airport.
Handy information about Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
70.07% of flights leaving from Glasgow International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Glasgow to Glasgow International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near GLA? If you're catching an early flight from Glasgow International Airport to Kigali International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kigali International Airport (KGL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Glasgow International Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KGL instead:
Line up a Kigali International Airport rental car from leading companies like Europcar or Green Motion. With your own wheels, you can venture beyond Kigali and explore places that don't always get the spotlight.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Kigali International Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to central Kigali
From Kigali International Airport, Kigali is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow International Airport to Kigali International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Kigali in April.
The warmest month in Kigali is August, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Glasgow International Airport to Kigali International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from GLA to KGL in May if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Rwanda
Kigali is just the beginning 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.
Travel 40 kilometres south-west from Kigali and you'll find yourself in Gitarama, another well-known stop in Rwanda. Be sure to check out Muhanga Design centre and Paroisse Saint André Gitarama.
