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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB) to Kigali (KGL)

DXB — KGL
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Kigali Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to Kigali

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to Kigali (KGL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$600

Good round-trip deal

$494 or less

Good one-way deal

$365 or less
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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to Kigali

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to Kigali

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to Kigali?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dubai to Kigali. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Dubai to Kigali is 9 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Kigali?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Kigali (average of $1,002). Flying from Dubai to Kigali in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,610). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DXB to KGL?

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to Kigali. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Dubai to Kigali at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Dubai to Kigali?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Dubai to Kigali chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of 1-stop itineraries from Dubai to Kigali on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Dubai to Kigali?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Dubai to Kigali, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $357.

What’s the fastest layover option from Dubai to Kigali?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Dubai to Kigali, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 9h 15m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Dubai to Kigali?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Dubai to Kigali, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 09m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kigali

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kigali. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kigali. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with RwandAir, Ethiopian Air, and Kenya Airways from Dubai to Kigali by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
826 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
275 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai to Kigali. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Dubai to Kigali flight route?

    Within the past month, 77 users have taken a look at flights from Dubai Intl to Kigali Intl.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Kigali round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Dubai to Kigali is Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $228 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Kenya Airways and RwandAir, starting at $416 and $481 round-trip. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 54% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to Kigali that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to Kigali flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dubai to Kigali?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to Kigali.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to Kigali?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to Kigali by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Kigali?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Kigali (average of $1,002). Flying from Dubai to Kigali in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,610). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Dubai to Kigali

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Dubai to Kigali. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$228Average$610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$416Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
RwandAirCheapest$481Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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