Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Kigali International Airport (KGL): what you need to know
Kigali is one hour ahead of Madrid and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your MAD to KGL flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Kigali International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MAD and KGL include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Brussels Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Currently, RM1,343 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM2,419. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from MAD to KGL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Kigali International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MAD to KGL.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Kigali International Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Of all flights leaving Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Madrid to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MAD? If you've booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Kigali International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
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 an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KGL instead:
Pick up a Kigali International Airport rental car and visit the lesser-known spots that'll make your trip unforgettable. Europcar and Green Motion can hook you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Kigali and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Kigali International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to central Kigali
Kigali International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Kigali. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Kigali International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Kigali in April.
Book your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Kigali International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Kigali during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD to KGL in May. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Rwanda
Get acquainted with Kigali, then set off to uncover other fascinating corners of Rwanda. Head south-west to Butare, about 80 kilometres away. Ngoma Genocide Memorial and Chapel make excellent starting points for your visit.
Next? Head for Gitarama. It's roughly 40 kilometres south-west of Kigali and is home to highlights including Muhanga Design centre and Paroisse Saint André Gitarama.