Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Kigali International Airport (KGL): what you need to know
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Chennai Airport to Kigali International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. These are the most popular stopovers between MAA and KGL:
Dubai Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Don't forget, you might need a visa to enter Rwanda. Visa regulations can vary and travel documentation requirements frequently change. Before organizing your cheap ticket from MAA to KGL, check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for current information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chennai Airport to Kigali International Airport is C$819. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,283. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap flight tickets from MAA to KGL, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for a ticket from Chennai Airport to Kigali International Airport.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
The journey from central Chennai to Chennai Airport takes approximately 49 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 47 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After an easy way to start to your vacation? Stay near MAA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Kigali International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Consider booking a hotel close to KGL if you have a late flight from Chennai Airport to Kigali International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to central Kigali
Kigali International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Kigali. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 55 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
The quietest month for a flight from Chennai Airport to Kigali International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Kigali based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Chennai Airport to Kigali International Airport for August if you want to explore Kigali during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from MAA to KGL in May if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Kigali
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the best places to stay in Kigali right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from MAA to KGL:
Inema Art Center and Kimironko Market are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Kigali travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Campaign Against Genocide Museum.
Complete your Kigali trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Kigali International Airport — next up is finding somewhere to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Kigali.