Flying from Montreal to Kigali International Airport (KGL): what you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll leave from in Montreal. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Kigali International Airport (KGL) departing from here.
The timezone in Kigali is UTC+2, which is 6 hours ahead of Montreal. Kigali International Airport is located in Kigali.
Your flight from Montreal to KGL won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The distance from central Montreal to YUL is roughly 26 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest route, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Planning to catch an early flight from Montreal to Kigali International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
About Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to KGL if you're catching a late flight from Montreal to Kigali International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a 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 in a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Kigali International Airport is C$863. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,170. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score flight tickets from Montreal to KGL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
August is the most popular month to catch a flight from Montreal to Kigali International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Kigali, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Montreal to KGL for August if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Kigali to range from 15ºC to 30ºC.
Travel in May for cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 14ºC and 25ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Montreal to Kigali International Airport.
More about Kigali
Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Kigali International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kigali:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Inema Art Centre, Kimironko Market and Campaign Against Genocide Museum are top attractions which should feature on any good Kigali itinerary.
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