Travelling from Portland Airport (PDX) to Kigali Airport (KGL): what you need to know
The timezone in Kigali is UTC+2, which is ten hours ahead of Portland.
Your PDX to KGL flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you want to tour a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Portland Airport to Kigali Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' London Heathrow Airport is a well-known stop between PDX and KGL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Kigali Airport (KGL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Portland Airport to Kigali Airport flight is Rs246,029. A round-trip fare right now is Rs367,990. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from PDX to KGL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Portland Airport to Kigali Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from PDX to KGL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Portland Airport to Kigali Airport.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
The address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart PDX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to Portland Airport from central Portland, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to PDX? If you're boarding an early flight from Portland Airport to Kigali Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kigali Airport (KGL)
If you're getting in on a late Portland Airport to Kigali Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near KGL:
Venture beyond Kigali and discover places that are off the radar with your own wheels. You can grab a Kigali Airport rental car from companies like Europcar or Green Motion.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Kigali Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Kigali Airport (KGL) to central Kigali
From Kigali Airport, Kigali is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Kigali Airport (KGL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Portland Airport to Kigali Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Kigali. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Portland Airport to Kigali Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Kigali, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from PDX to KGL in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 27ºC on average.
Explore more of Rwanda
Get to know Kigali, then set your sights on other awesome corners of Rwanda. Travel south-west to Butare, about 80 kilometres away. Ngoma Genocide Memorial and Cyarwa 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi Memorial should be on your itinerary here.
