Flying from Perth Airport (PER) to Kigali International Airport (KGL): what you need to know
Kigali is six hours behind Perth and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your PER to KGL flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Perth Airport to Kigali International Airport. Many travellers pass through Hamad International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Perth Airport to Kigali International Airport flight is RM2,186. A round-trip plane ticket right now is RM4,472. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from PER to KGL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Perth Airport to Kigali International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
Of the flights that depart from Perth Airport, 73.04% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Perth Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Perth. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near PER? If you're catching an early flight from Perth Airport to Kigali International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kigali International Airport (KGL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Perth Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KGL instead:
Venture beyond Kigali and discover destinations that fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can grab a Kigali International Airport rental car from providers like Europcar or Green Motion.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Kigali International Airport around one week before your travel date.
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 typically takes 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Perth Airport to Kigali International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Kigali in April.
Book your flight from Perth Airport to Kigali International Airport for August if you want to visit Kigali during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
May has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PER to KGL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Rwanda
While Kigali is a great introduction to Rwanda, you'll find even more to discover in Butare. Located about 80 kilometres to the south-west, this popular city has no shortage of things to keep you busy, like Ngoma Genocide Memorial and Chapel.
Any trip through Rwanda wouldn't be complete without visiting Gitarama. Muhanga Design centre and Paroisse Saint André Gitarama are among the highlights in this destination, which is around 40 kilometres south-west of Kigali.