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

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

• Earliest: departs at 00:30 and lands at 06:30
• Latest: departs at 00:30 and lands at 06:30.

The flight takes about 6h 00m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kigali to Dubai:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Kigali to Dubai takes 6h 00m, 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 Kigali to Dubai range from AED 1,917 to AED 2,501, with an average of AED 2,142 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,917 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% above the route average of AED 2,142. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,812 return via Cairo (CAI), compared with AED 2,146 for direct.

Night is the busiest departure period on Kigali to Dubai 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 2,192 to AED 6,868. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kigali to Dubai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 1,806, which is 24% above the typical average for this route.

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 13 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• Alamo
• AMEX
• Europcar
• Hertz

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

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

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 60% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Entebbe (EBB) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 2% of one-stop connections

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 7% on the Kigali to Dubai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at AED 2,067 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at AED 2,207, a difference of AED 140. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only RwandAir operates flights between Kigali and Dubai.

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 34m, compared to 10h 48m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 12h 18m via Entebbe (EBB).

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

Dubai Mall is one of the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

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

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

Downtown Dubai and Dubai International Airport (DXB) sit about 9.4 miles apart. The fastest and most convenient means to get there is via the Dubai Metro which runs every 4min, reaching the city center of Dubai in 24 minutes. In addition, Intercity or inter-emirate buses provide reliable services between these two points, covering the journey in around 1h 15 minutes.

Several banks, including Emirates NBD Bank, operate currency exchange counters at Dubai International Airport. Once you land from Kigali and are looking to change your Rwandan francs into United Arab Emirates Dirham, locate these shops in the arrival terminal.

Dubai is a religious capital, and it’s no surprise that Dubai International Airport (DXB) has numerous prayer rooms for those who want to have a private moment with their maker. If you profess to the Islamic faith, locate a mosque in Terminal 3.

A wide range of car hire agencies like Hertz provides on-site services at DXB, making it easy and convenient to explore the city by car. The counters are located in the arrivals in Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Book early to enjoy cheaper rates.