Flying from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Kigali International Airport (KGL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Kigali International Airport is 8 hours 30 minutes.
Kigali is one hour ahead of Paris and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Every week, there are four Charles de Gaulle Airport to Kigali International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, take the 20:30 RwandAir flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 21:30 with RwandAir.
Your CDG to KGL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
RwandAir is your gateway to discovering Kigali (and maybe even some other great parts of Rwanda!). Browse the direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Kigali International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is RwandAir.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Kigali International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CDG and KGL:
Brussels Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Rs110,394 is the lowest price for a one-way Charles de Gaulle Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs123,654. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from CDG to KGL, book your trip six months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Kigali International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
61.46% of flights departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Charles de Gaulle Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Paris. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Kigali International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to CDG:
Arriving at Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to KGL if you have a late Charles de Gaulle Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Book a Kigali International Airport rental car and visit the lesser-known spots that'll make your trip unforgettable. Europcar and Green Motion can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Kigali and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Kigali International Airport around one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to central Kigali
Kigali International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Kigali. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Kigali International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Kigali in April.
The warmest month in Kigali is August, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Kigali International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CDG to KGL in May. Average temperatures are between 14ºC and 25ºC then.
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 fascinating place has a wealth of attractions, like Ngoma Genocide Memorial and Chapel.
Have time for another stop? Head for Gitarama. It's roughly 40 kilometres south-west of Kigali and features highlights including Muhanga Design centre and Paroisse Saint André Gitarama.