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Flights Kigali to Nairobi (KGL-NBO): Airlines, USD Fares | May 2026

Flights Kigali (KGL) to Nairobi (NBO): WB, KQ operate ~14/week, ~1.5h. USD fares $500-1,500, intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor.

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CE Written by CheapFlightsAfrica Editorial Team · Updated May 2026 · 5 min read
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Airlines

14×

Per week

$545

From (live)

via WB

1.5h

Nonstop

Flight path map from Kigali (KGL) to Nairobi (NBO), great-circle distance 758 kmKGLKigaliNBONairobi758 km · ~1h 24m
Kigali(KGL) → Nairobi(NBO) · 758 km great-circle distance · approx 1h 24m non-stop flight time (cruise speed 850 km/h)

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Flights Kigali -> Nairobi (KGL-NBO) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency

Kigali to Nairobi is one of the busiest short-haul links in East Africa, connecting Rwanda with Kenya, with around 14 flights a week. The route carries business travellers, traders, tourists and passengers connecting onward. Block time is about an hour and a half.

Airlines on this route

Two carriers fly KGL-NBO: RwandAir and Kenya Airways, both flying the short regional sector direct. The combination of two carriers gives the route a wide spread of departure times through the day.

CarrierBaggage baselineAlliance
RwandAir (WB)23 kgnone
Kenya Airways (KQ)23 kgSkyTeam

USD fares — KGL-NBO

KGL-NBO fares stay moderate for most of the year, helped by the short distance and steady demand, and rise around the December holidays. Two to four weeks of lead time usually secures a reasonable economy fare in USD.

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About Nairobi

Nairobi is the capital of Kenya and one of the main economic and transport centres of East Africa. For travellers from Kigali it is a business and trade destination and a major hub for onward connections across the continent.

FAQ

Which airlines fly Kigali to Nairobi? Direct KGL-NBO flights are operated by RwandAir, Kenya Airways. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.

How long is the KGL-NBO flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 1.5 hours. The KGL-NBO route runs roughly 14 flights per week across all carriers.

How much does a KGL-NBO flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $500-1,500 USD band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.

What is the checked baggage allowance on KGL-NBO? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.

What currency is used in Nairobi? Nairobi uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.

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Updated May 2026

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