Flying from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Brussels: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 8 hours 28 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Kigali International Airport to Brussels.
Kigali International Airport is located in Kigali. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Brussels is 1 hour behind Kigali.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from KGL to Brussels.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from KGL to Brussels. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up the journey at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
To travel to Belgium for tourism purposes, you will need an embassy visa if you hold a passport from Rwanda. However, visa rules can change and you may need other documents depending on the purpose and length of your stay. Always check the most recent guidelines before reserving your cheap ticket from Kigali International Airport to Brussels.
KGL is around 11 kilometres from central Kigali. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 55 minutes.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Brussels
C$462 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kigali International Airport to Brussels. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$712. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from KGL to Brussels, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Kigali International Airport to Brussels is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to show the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of looking for cheap tickets from KGL to Brussels every day.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Kigali International Airport to Brussels, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels is roughly 14 kilometres. It'll take you around 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 39 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Kigali International Airport to Brussels, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near BRU:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Central Brussels is around 56 kilometres from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL). As soon as your flight from Kigali International Airport to Brussels has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 56 minutes.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour and 37 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to drop your things at near CRL. Settle in and get cozy after your flight from KGL to Brussels at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Brussels
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Kigali International Airport to Brussels while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Brussels, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from Kigali International Airport to Brussels for August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 27ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from KGL to Brussels in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 8ºC.
More about Brussels
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Brussels right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Kigali International Airport to Brussels:
Grand Place and Atomium are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Brussels travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Manneken Pis.
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