Flying from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Kigali International Airport (KGL): what you need to know
The timezone in Kigali is UTC+2, which is eight hours ahead of Edmonton.
Leave plenty of time to make your YEG to KGL flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Currently, Rs231,460 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edmonton International Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs402,487. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from YEG to KGL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Kigali International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from YEG to KGL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Edmonton International Airport to Kigali International Airport.
Handy information about Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Edmonton International Airport, data shows 69.55% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Edmonton International Airport from central Edmonton, it takes about 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Kigali International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near YEG:
Arriving at Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Consider booking a hotel close to KGL if you have a late Edmonton International Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab 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 travels through Kigali and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Kigali International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to central Kigali
Kigali International Airport to the centre of Kigali has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Edmonton International Airport to Kigali International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Kigali in April.
Book your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Kigali International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Kigali during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YEG to KGL in May. Temperatures average between 14ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of Rwanda
While Kigali will give you a great introduction to Rwanda, there's so much more waiting in Butare. Located around 80 kilometres to the south-west, this popular city has no shortage of things to keep you busy, like Ngoma Genocide Memorial and Chapel.
Any journey through Rwanda wouldn't be complete without visiting Gitarama. Muhanga Design centre and Paroisse Saint André Gitarama are just two of the highlights in this destination, which is around 40 kilometres south-west of Kigali.
