Travelling from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Kigali International Airport (KGL): what you need to know
Kigali is one hour ahead of Berlin and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your BER to KGL flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Kigali International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BER and KGL include:
London Heathrow Airport
Brussels Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
At the moment, $764 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $862. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BER to KGL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Kigali International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BER to KGL.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Kigali International Airport.
Handy information about Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Of all flights leaving Berlin Brandenburg Airport, 74.2% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Berlin Brandenburg Airport from central Berlin, it takes around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near BER? If you're catching an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Kigali International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kigali International Airport (KGL)
If you're getting in on a late Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Kigali International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near KGL:
Explore beyond Kigali and discover new places with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Kigali International Airport rental car from leading providers like Europcar or Green Motion.
Booking your vehicle from Kigali International Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
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 get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Kigali International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Kigali in April.
When booking your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Kigali International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Kigali, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BER to KGL in May if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Rwanda
While Kigali is a great introduction to Rwanda, you'll find even more to discover in Butare. Located around 80 kilometres to the south-west, this exciting city has loads of things to see and do, including Ngoma Genocide Memorial and Chapel.
Your trip through Rwanda isn't complete without visiting Gitarama. Muhanga Design centre and Paroisse Saint André Gitarama are just a couple of highlights in this destination, which is around 40 kilometres south-west of Kigali.