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Lowest fareUS$361Kenya Airways
Fastest1h 30mgate to gate
Options found22flights on this route
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Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
KQ-473
15:00
2026-10-03
Kigali (KGL)RwandaGregoire Kayibanda
1H :30 M
Non Stop
17:30
2026-10-03
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
KQ-475
20:00
2026-10-03
Kigali (KGL)RwandaGregoire Kayibanda
1H :30 M
Non Stop
22:30
2026-10-03
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-820
01:50
2026-10-03
Kigali (KGL)RwandaGregoire Kayibanda
10H :20 M
1 Stop
ADD · 4h 50m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
13:10
2026-10-03
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-806
17:35
2026-10-03
Kigali (KGL)RwandaGregoire Kayibanda
7H :05 M
1 Stop
ADD · 2h 35m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
01:40
2026-10-04
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
KQ-471
09:00
2026-10-03
Kigali (KGL)RwandaGregoire Kayibanda
1H :30 M
Non Stop
11:30
2026-10-03
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-816
10:40
2026-10-03
Kigali (KGL)RwandaGregoire Kayibanda
14H :00 M
1 Stop
ADD · 9h 30m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
01:40
2026-10-04
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-816
10:40
2026-10-03
Kigali (KGL)RwandaGregoire Kayibanda
25H :30 M
1 Stop
ADD · 20h 40m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
13:10
2026-10-04
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-820
01:50
2026-10-03
Kigali (KGL)RwandaGregoire Kayibanda
22H :50 M
1 Stop
ADD · 17h 40m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
01:40
2026-10-04
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-806
17:35
2026-10-03
Kigali (KGL)RwandaGregoire Kayibanda
18H :35 M
1 Stop
ADD · 13h 45m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
13:10
2026-10-04
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
QR-6428
16:20
2026-10-03
Kigali (KGL)RwandaGregoire Kayibanda
13H :25 M
1 Stop
DOH · 2h 20m Doha (DOH), Qatar
06:45
2026-10-04
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
QR-6428
16:20
2026-10-03
Kigali (KGL)RwandaGregoire Kayibanda
20H :20 M
1 Stop
DOH · 9h 15m Doha (DOH), Qatar
13:40
2026-10-04
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
QR-6428
16:20
2026-10-03
Kigali (KGL)RwandaGregoire Kayibanda
30H :30 M
1 Stop
DOH · 19h 25m Doha (DOH), Qatar
23:50
2026-10-04
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-820
01:50
2026-10-03
Kigali (KGL)RwandaGregoire Kayibanda
17H :10 M
2 Stops
ADD · 4h 15m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
LLW · 3h 35m Lilongwe (LLW), Malawi
20:00
2026-10-03
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-820
01:50
2026-10-03
Kigali (KGL)RwandaGregoire Kayibanda
13H :30 M
2 Stops
ADD · 2h 15m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
DAR · 3h 00m Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Tanzania
16:20
2026-10-03
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-816
10:40
2026-10-03
Kigali (KGL)RwandaGregoire Kayibanda
11H :20 M
2 Stops
ADD · 1h 00m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
DAR · 3h 35m Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Tanzania
23:00
2026-10-03
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-820
01:50
2026-10-03
Kigali (KGL)RwandaGregoire Kayibanda
20H :10 M
2 Stops
ADD · 9h 10m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
DAR · 3h 35m Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Tanzania
23:00
2026-10-03
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-816
10:40
2026-10-03
Kigali (KGL)RwandaGregoire Kayibanda
27H :50 M
2 Stops
ADD · 18h 05m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
DAR · 3h 00m Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Tanzania
15:30
2026-10-04
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-806
17:35
2026-10-03
Kigali (KGL)RwandaGregoire Kayibanda
20H :55 M
2 Stops
ADD · 11h 10m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
DAR · 3h 00m Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Tanzania
15:30
2026-10-04
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-806
17:35
2026-10-03
Kigali (KGL)RwandaGregoire Kayibanda
28H :25 M
2 Stops
ADD · 18h 05m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
DAR · 3h 35m Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Tanzania
23:00
2026-10-04
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-816
10:40
2026-10-03
Kigali (KGL)RwandaGregoire Kayibanda
32H :20 M
2 Stops
ADD · 20h 05m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
LLW · 3h 35m Lilongwe (LLW), Malawi
20:00
2026-10-04
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-806
17:35
2026-10-03
Kigali (KGL)RwandaGregoire Kayibanda
25H :25 M
2 Stops
ADD · 13h 10m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
LLW · 3h 35m Lilongwe (LLW), Malawi
20:00
2026-10-04
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Klm Royal Dutch
Klm Royal Dutch
KL-537
20:35
2026-10-03
Kigali (KGL)RwandaGregoire Kayibanda
24H :20 M
1 Stop
AMS · 4h 45m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
21:55
2026-10-04
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International

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Today's Airfare Highlights

Selected flight highlights for 03 Oct 2026.

Lowest fare $361 Kenya Airways 15:00
Earliest departure $384 Ethiopian Airlines S C 01:50
Shortest duration $361 Kenya Airways 15:00
Night 00:00-05:59 $384 Ethiopian Airlines S C at 01:50
Morning 06:00-11:59 $400 Kenya Airways at 09:00
Afternoon 12:00-17:59 $361 Kenya Airways at 15:00
Evening 18:00-23:59 $361 Kenya Airways at 20:00

Departure & Arrival Airport Details

Kigali (KGL)

Gregoire Kayibanda

Rwanda

GMT 2

Latitude: -1.96863

Longitude: 30.1395

Nairobi (NBO)

Jomo Kenyatta International

Kenya

GMT 3

Latitude: -1.31923997402

Longitude: 36.9277992249

Distance: Kigali (KGL), Rwanda to Nairobi (NBO), Kenya - 757.96 km
Flights shown for 03 Oct 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
Route forecast

Weather in Kigali and Nairobi

Live forecast for both cities, 14 Sep to 17 Sep.

Departure city

Kigali

Thu, 17 Sep
28°CCloudyLow 18°
75% humidity 6 km/h wind
  • Mon27° / 18°
  • Tue26° / 18°
  • Wed29° / 18°
Arrival city

Nairobi

Thu, 17 Sep
25°CCloudyLow 17°
71% humidity 8 km/h wind 1.4 mm rain
  • Mon28° / 16°
  • Tue26° / 16°
  • Wed26° / 17°

Forecast data from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.

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How to travel Kigali to Nairobi

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OptionFromJourney timeAvailability
Non-stop flight Fastest₹34,4621h 30m3 flights today
Connecting flight₹36,660Longer — includes a stop19 options

Air distance is about 758 km. 4 airlines operate this route.

Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.

Airlines flying from Kigali to Nairobi

Compare fares, stops, baggage and refundability across the airlines flying this route.

Ethiopian Airlines S C Flights

from $38415 flights
Fares from
$384
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
15 — compare timings in the list above

Kenya Airways Flights

from $3613 flights
Fares from
$361
Non-stop
3 in these results
Departures
3 — compare timings in the list above

Qatar Airways Flights

from $5363 flights
Fares from
$536
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
3 — compare timings in the list above

Route Overview & Flight Facts

Fastest flight duration1h 30m · Kenya Airways
First departure of the day01:50 · Ethiopian Airlines S C
Last departure of the day20:35 · Klm Royal Dutch
Options in this snapshot22
Direct / non-stop options3
Airport codesKigali–KGL, Nairobi–NBO

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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights

Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration

Around 22 flights appear in the dated route snapshot, including 3 non-stop options. Departures run through the day — the first flight leaves around 01:50 and the last around 20:35. The fastest flight takes about 1h 30m.

Morning vs Evening Departure Fares

Lowest fare by departure window: Afternoon from $361, Evening from $361, Night from $384, Morning from $400. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.

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Destination & City Travel Guide

About Nairobi

Nairobi , the capital city of Kenya is the largest and fastest growing city in Africa. Situated on the Nairobi River, it is also known as the ‘Green City in the Sun’. It is the most populous city in East Africa and the 12th largest city in Africa. Nairobi is politically and financially one of the most prominent cities in Africa. The city is a home to many international organizations and companies including local businesses and Nairobi Stock Exchange. Also known as the safari capital of Africa, Nairobi is a modern city full of life. The city serves as an introduction to both wildlife and nightlife. JKIA, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is Nairobi's main airport. The city is also accessible by train, bus, matatus and shuttles which are also reliable. It is not a prime tourist destination but still it has several tourist attractions. The most fascinating is the Nairobi National Park, which is unique of this nature to border a capital city. The park contains many animals including 400 species of birds. The Nairobi Safari Walk is the most important attraction of the Nairobi National Park which offers exceptional on-foot experience of the animals. The Nairobi National Museum has a collection of artifacts displaying Kenya's rich heritage through history, nature, culture, and contemporary art. It is the country's national museum and largest in the city. Other famous museums are Nairobi Gallery, Nairobi Railway Museum and the Karen Blixen Museum. Uhuru Gardens is a national monument and the largest memorial park in Kenya. It is also a place where the first Kenyan flag after independence was raised. Biashara Street is a shopping street good for visitors apart from various shopping malls that are spread across the city. The night life of the city is popular both among the young and the old. There are a collection of luxurious restaurants available in the city offering both local and international cuisines. The city is a place to offer something or the other to every age and pocket.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth booking Kigali to Nairobi flights in advance?

There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. Across the dates currently loaded for Kigali to Nairobi, Saturday shows the lowest fare at $361. That is an observed snapshot for these dates, not a rule that holds every week.

How far is Kigali from Nairobi by air?

The direct air distance between Kigali (KGL) and Nairobi (NBO) is about 758 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.

Are there non-stop flights from KGL to NBO?

Yes. 3 non-stop flights are showing on Kigali to Nairobi for the dates currently loaded. Use the Stops filter to see only those.

Which airlines fly Kigali to Nairobi?

Ethiopian Airlines S C, Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways are showing on this route for the dates currently loaded. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.

How long is the flight from Kigali to Nairobi?

The quickest non-stop Kigali to Nairobi flight currently loaded takes about 1h 30m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.

What is the baggage allowance on Kigali to Nairobi flights?

Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares showing right now include 2 Pieces. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.

What is the cheapest Kigali to Nairobi flight fare?

The lowest fare showing on Kigali to Nairobi for the dates currently loaded is $361. Fares on the same dates run up to $4,287, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline pricing moves continuously, so treat this as a dated observation rather than a fixed price.

What time do Kigali to Nairobi flights depart?

For the dates currently loaded the first departure is around 01:50 and the last is around 20:35, local time at Kigali. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.

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Approx route distance: 757.96 km.

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Lowest Kigali to Nairobi airfare today, in 30 days and in 90 days

Cheapest Fare Fare Date Airline Departure
Lowest Airfare Today $361 03/10/2026 Kenya Airways 15:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days $354 12/10/2026 Kenya Airways 15:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days $343 11/12/2026 Kenya Airways 15:00

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Kigali to Nairobi Flight Distance, Duration and Time

The aerial distance between Kigali and Nairobi is approximately 758 KM. The flight duration ranges from 1H :30 M up to 32H :20 M depending on whether you book a non-stop flight or a connecting schedule with layovers.

Kigali to Nairobi Flight Schedule and Timing

Around 22 flights operate on this route, providing plenty of choices for your travel window. The earliest morning flight departs from Kigali at 01:50, while the last night flight leaves at 20:35. Flights depart from Gregoire Kayibanda and land at Jomo Kenyatta International.

Flight Route Details & Analysis

Flight Details Information
Route Kigali to Nairobi
Aerial Distance 758 KM
Flight Duration 1H :30 M - 32H :20 M
Airport Codes Kigali - KGL, Nairobi - NBO
Total Flights Available 22 flights (3 direct)
First Flight Departure Departs at 01:50
Last Flight Departure Departs at 20:35
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM) 5 direct/indirect flights
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM) 6 direct/indirect flights
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM) 1 direct/indirect flights
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM) 8 direct/indirect flights
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM) 2 direct/indirect flights

Airport Information & Terminals

KGL: Kigali airport. Airport access in Kigali depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.

NBO: Nairobi airport. Airport access in Nairobi depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.