Flying from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Kigali Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 35 minutes.
Paris is one hour behind Kigali and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from three weekly Kigali Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights. The 00:05 departure with RwandAir is the earliest available. RwandAir operates the last service of the day at 00:30.
Your KGL to CDG flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
RwandAir offers direct flights from Kigali Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Paris — and maybe even more of France if your schedule allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is RwandAir.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for KGL to CDG flights is RwandAir.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kigali Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between KGL and CDG:
London Heathrow Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Right now, $480 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kigali Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $948. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from KGL to CDG, book your journey seven months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Kigali Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from KGL to CDG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
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Handy information about Kigali Airport (KGL)
Of all flights leaving Kigali Airport, 68% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Kigali Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Kigali. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to KGL? If you're catching an early flight from Kigali Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Kigali Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and explore beyond Paris's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is roughly 26 kilometres from central Paris. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Kigali Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Paris. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Kigali Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for August if you'd like to go to Paris during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from KGL to CDG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
You've seen Paris, now it's time to discover more of France. Travel around 386 kilometres south-east to Lyon to check off its leading sights. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Nantes is another standout destination in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No trip is complete without visiting Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.