AED 1,333 Find Cheap Flights from Dubai to Kigali – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dubai to Kigali:

• Earliest: departs at 01:50 and lands at 07:50
• Latest: departs at 01:50 and lands at 07:50.

The flight takes about 6h.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Dubai to Kigali.

A direct flight from Dubai to Kigali takes 6h, covering 6,541 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Dubai to Kigali range from AED 2,066 to AED 2,715, with an average of AED 2,484 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 2,066 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the AED 2,484 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 2,026 return via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH), compared with AED 2,520 for direct.

RwandAir is the only airline operating Dubai to Kigali flights. 86% of its flights are on time.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Emirates and South African. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Kigali flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about AED 2,343 to AED 10,591. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Dubai to Kigali are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 2,078, which is 43% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Dubai to Kigali usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Kigali Intl (KGL).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dubai to Kigali route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 58m.

One-stop flights from Dubai to Kigali most commonly connect through:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Entebbe (EBB) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Dubai to Kigali. Monday is the cheapest departure day at AED 2,177 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at AED 2,651, a difference of AED 474.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only RwandAir operates flights between Dubai and Kigali.

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 50m, compared to 12h 16m via Entebbe (EBB) and 12h 27m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

Kigali is 2 hours behind Dubai (Central Africa Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• RwandAir: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.