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Qatar Airways
QR 330
→ Outbound · 27 Sep
LGW
London Gatwick
KGL
Rwanda
9:00 AM
27 Sep
27h 30m
1:30 PM
28 Sep
← Return · 7 Oct
KGL
Kigali Kayibanda
LGW
London Gatwick
3:50 PM
7 Oct
15h 50m
6:40 AM
8 Oct
from
£555
Return · per adult
Ethiopian Airlines
ET 701
→ Outbound · 8 Nov
LHR
London Heathrow
KGL
Rwanda
8:15 PM
8 Nov
11h 25m
9:40 AM
9 Nov
← Return · 18 Nov
KGL
Kigali Kayibanda
LGW
London Gatwick
5:40 PM
18 Nov
14h 00m
5:40 AM
19 Nov
from
£567
Return · per adult
Kenya Airways
KQ 101
→ Outbound · 31 Jan
LHR
London Heathrow
KGL
Rwanda
5:25 PM
31 Jan
12h 35m
8:00 AM
1 Feb
← Return · 10 Feb
KGL
Kigali Kayibanda
LHR
London Heathrow
8:50 AM
10 Feb
32h 40m
3:30 PM
11 Feb
from
£598
Return · per adult
Turkish Airlines
TK 1988
→ Outbound · 20 Dec
LHR
London Heathrow
KGL
Rwanda
6:25 AM
20 Dec
17h 15m
1:40 AM
21 Dec
← Return · 30 Dec
KGL
Kigali Kayibanda
LHR
London Heathrow
2:35 AM
30 Dec
21h 55m
10:30 PM
30 Dec
from
£1070
Return · per adult
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Top 8 airlines flying from London to Rwanda
Cheapest and average return economy fares by carrier, from our sampled live searches. Fares change constantly — tap Search to see live prices for your dates.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flights | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar Airways | £553 | £593 | With stops | |
| Ethiopian Airlines | £568 | £652 | With stops | |
| Kenya Airways | £570 | £638 | With stops | |
 Brussels Airlines | £583 | £813 | With stops | |
 RwandAir | £614 | £641 | Direct available | |
 Egyptair | £640 | £652 | With stops | |
| Turkish Airlines | £653 | £906 | With stops | |
 British Airways | £842 | £4238 | With stops |
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Insights & trends for London to Rwanda flights
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How much is a return flight from London to Rwanda?
Return flights from London to Rwanda typically cost between £571 and £617 in August, though fares move with demand, season and how early you book. The lowest fare our search found recently was £556 — a great price and well below the usual range, so a price near this is worth grabbing. Keeping your dates flexible and comparing nearby days is the easiest way to land at the cheaper end.
What is the cheapest day to fly to Rwanda?
indicativeThe cheapest day to depart to Rwanda is usually Tuesday, when fares start from around £553 — midweek departures tend to be quieter and cheaper. Wednesday is typically the most expensive day to fly out (around £582), as weekend travel is popular with leisure and business travellers alike. Where your plans allow, moving your outbound to a cheaper weekday can noticeably lower the total fare.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Rwanda?
Flights to Rwanda are generally cheapest departing in the morning, with fares from around £553. Departures in the afternoon tend to cost more (about £582), as those slots are more convenient and in higher demand. Picking an off-peak departure time is a simple way to trim the price without changing your dates.
What is the cheapest London airport to fly to Rwanda from?
The cheapest return flights to Rwanda depart from London Heathrow (LHR), from around £583. London has several airports serving this route and fares can vary between them — Stansted (STN) is often the priciest at around £663. It's worth checking which London airport is both cheapest and most convenient for you before booking.
Can I save money by flying with a stopover to Rwanda?
Yes — for Rwanda you can often save by taking a stopover: 1-stop fares start from around £553, compared with about £614 to fly direct. The trade-off is a longer total journey with a connection, so weigh the saving against the extra travel time. If budget matters more to you than speed, a 1-stop option is worth considering.
Average return fare to Rwanda by month
The cheapest month to fly from London to Rwanda is typically November, with return economy fares from £556. Fares are usually highest in December (around £891). Figures are indicative, from sampled live fares, and change with demand.
Cheapest sampled return economy fare, London to Rwanda, per month (gaps estimated). Search live for exact prices.
When to book flights from London to Rwanda
Are your dates flexible? These are the ideal times to fly to Rwanda based on our flight data — find the cheapest days for a 7-day trip.
Cheap flights to Rwanda from across the UK
You don't have to fly from London. The cheapest UK departure for Rwanda is currently London from £570. Compare return economy fares and typical flight times below — figures are indicative from sampled fares.
Indicative cheapest return economy fares by UK origin. Pick your dates in the search form above.
Reviews of airlines servicing Rwanda
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About flights to Rwanda
Overview
Rwanda, the Land of a Thousand Hills, packs mountain gorillas, misty rainforest and one of Africa's safest, tidiest capitals into a country roughly the size of Wales. It sits just south of the Equator in East Africa and runs two hours ahead of UK time. For UK travellers it works brilliantly as a standalone wildlife trip or paired with a beach stay elsewhere in the region. Kigali is the single point of arrival, with good tarmac roads leading on to the national parks.
Best time to fly to Rwanda
Rwanda is a year-round destination, but the two drier seasons are the easiest for getting around and for wildlife. The long dry season, roughly June to September, is prime time for gorilla trekking when the forest trails are firmer underfoot; the short dry spell from December to February is also popular. The long rains from March to May bring lush green scenery, thinner crowds and softer demand. Check the When to book chart above to see how fares shift across the year.
Main gateway cities & airports
Kigali International Airport (KGL) is Rwanda's only international gateway. It lies about 5km from the city centre, around a 15-minute drive, so transfers are quick. A long-planned new airport at Bugesera, south of the capital, remains under construction. From Kigali most visitors continue by road to Volcanoes National Park (about 2.5 to 3 hours), or east to Akagera and south-west to Nyungwe.
Airlines and routes
RwandAir, the national carrier, operates the only direct service from the UK, flying London Heathrow to Kigali in around 8.5 to 9 hours. From Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and other UK cities you will connect once: Brussels Airlines via Brussels, KLM via Amsterdam, Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa, Kenya Airways via Nairobi, Qatar Airways via Doha and Turkish Airlines via Istanbul all offer sensible routings. Connecting journeys usually take 12 to 16 hours depending on the layover.
Popular places to visit in Rwanda
- Volcanoes National Park: the headline experience, tracking mountain gorillas through the Virunga foothills.
- Nyungwe Forest National Park: ancient montane rainforest with a canopy walkway and habituated chimpanzees.
- Lake Kivu: a huge inland lake with laid-back resort towns at Rubavu (Gisenyi) and Karongi (Kibuye).
- Kigali: a clean, walkable capital with lively markets, good coffee and the moving Kigali Genocide Memorial.
- Akagera National Park: lakes and savannah in the east, home to lions, elephants, rhino and hippo.
Top tips for finding cheap flights to Rwanda
- Be flexible with your dates and use the price charts on this page to spot the cheaper departures either side of school holidays and the Christmas peak.
- Travel in the shoulder months (March to May or October to November), when both flights and lodges tend to cost less.
- Compare the RwandAir direct flight against one-stop options via Europe, the Gulf or Nairobi and Addis Ababa, as a connection is often noticeably cheaper.
- Book two to three months ahead for the dry season and set a fare alert so you can move when prices dip.
Travel essentials
UK passport holders need a visa, but it is straightforward: apply online in advance through Rwanda's official portal, or buy a 30-day single-entry tourist visa on arrival at Kigali for around USD 50. The East Africa Tourist Visa, shared with Kenya and Uganda, is worth considering for multi-country trips. Carry a yellow fever certificate if you are arriving from or transiting a country where yellow fever is a risk, and take antimalarial precautions. The currency is the Rwandan franc (RWF); cards are fine in Kigali hotels and restaurants, but carry cash for rural areas. For the best booking window, see the When to book chart above.
Baggage & hand-luggage allowance for flights to Rwanda
Your allowance to Rwanda depends on the airline and the fare you book. The table below shows typical long-haul allowances so you know roughly what to expect — always confirm the exact limits with your airline before you fly.
| Fare type | Hand baggage | Checked baggage |
|---|---|---|
| Basic / Light economy | 1 small under-seat bag | Usually none — add for a fee |
| Standard economy | 1 cabin bag + 1 personal item | Typically 1 × 23 kg |
| Premium economy | 1–2 cabin bags + personal item | Typically 2 × 23 kg |
| Business / First | 2 cabin bags + personal item | Typically 2 × 32 kg |
Indicative only. Allowances vary by airline, route and fare — always check your airline's baggage policy.
Packing & baggage tips
- Full-service carriers (e.g. British Airways, Turkish Airlines, KLM) usually include a checked bag on long-haul economy fares; basic/low-cost fares often don't.
- Cabin (hand) bag size is commonly around 56 × 45 × 25 cm — confirm your airline's limit before you pack.
- Liquids in hand luggage must be in containers of 100 ml or less, inside one clear resealable bag.
- Weigh your bags at home — airport excess-baggage fees are far higher than pre-booked allowances.
- Extra or heavier bags are almost always cheaper added online in advance than at the airport.
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