Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Kigali Airport (KGL): what you need to know
Kigali is seven hours ahead of Durham and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your RDU to KGL flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Kigali Airport. Many travellers pass through London Heathrow Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Kigali Airport (KGL)
$1,059 is currently the best price for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Kigali Airport flight. A return flight starts at $2,174. These fares can change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RDU to KGL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Kigali Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from RDU to KGL.
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Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
When it comes to Raleigh / Durham Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Raleigh / Durham Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to RDU? If you're catching an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Kigali Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kigali Airport (KGL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Raleigh / Durham Airport to Kigali Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KGL instead:
Explore beyond Kigali and discover new places with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Kigali Airport rental car from leading providers like Europcar or Green Motion.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Kigali Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Kigali Airport (KGL) to central Kigali
Kigali Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Kigali. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Kigali Airport (KGL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Kigali Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Kigali in March.
Before locking in your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Kigali Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Kigali, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RDU to KGL sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Rwanda
While Kigali is a great introduction to Rwanda, there's so much more waiting in Butare. Located about 80 kilometres to the south-west, this must-see city has countless things to see and do, including Ngoma Genocide Memorial and Cyarwa 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi Memorial.
