Kigali International Airport (KGL), located just 20 minutes from the city center, serves as Rwanda’s primary entry point for all international travelers.

International Flight Connections Rwanda is well-connected to major global hubs via its national carrier, RwandAir, along with several international airlines:

• Europe: Direct flights via KLM (Amsterdam), Brussels Airlines (Brussels), and RwandAir (London Heathrow, Paris CDG).

• Middle East: Direct routes via Qatar Airways (Doha) and Turkish Airlines (Istanbul).

• Africa & Asia: Frequent regional connections via Ethiopian Airlines (Addis Ababa), Kenya Airways (Nairobi), and EgyptAir (Cairo).

Visa & Entry Requirements

• Visa on Arrival: Citizens of all countries receive a 30-day tourist visa upon arrival at Kigali International Airport for $50 USD (payable via card or cash).

• East Africa Tourist Visa: Traveling onward to Uganda or Kenya? A joint 90-day multi-country visa is available for $100 USD.

• Passport Validity: Your passport must have at least 6 months of validity remaining beyond your entry date and one blank page.

Domestic Transit & Park Transfers Thanks to Rwanda’s compact size and smooth, paved road infrastructure, driving times from Kigali to the national parks are significantly shorter than in neighboring safari destinations:

• Volcanoes National Park: 2.5-hour drive on paved roads.

• Akagera National Park: 2.5-hour drive on paved roads.

• Lake Kivu (Rubavu/Gisenyi): 3.5-hour drive.

• Nyungwe National Park: 5-hour scenic drive through tea plantations.

• Helicopter Charters: Akagera Aviation offers 30- to 45-minute direct luxury helicopter flights from Kigali Airport directly to lodge helipads across all major parks.