Travelling from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Kigali International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Kigali.
Take your pick of four weekly Kigali International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flights. The 00:30 departure with RwandAir is the earliest flight you can take. RwandAir operates the last service of the day at 00:50.
Your KGL to CDG flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
RwandAir has direct flights from Kigali International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Paris — and maybe even more of France if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with RwandAir on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for KGL to CDG flights is RwandAir.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kigali International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between KGL and CDG:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kigali International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight is $451. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $752. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book one month before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from KGL to CDG.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kigali International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Kigali International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kigali International Airport (KGL)
71.6% of flights that take off from Kigali International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Kigali International Airport from central Kigali, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 55 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near KGL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Kigali International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Book a hotel close to CDG if you have a late Kigali International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and explore beyond Paris's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Charles de Gaulle Airport to central Paris has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The quietest month for a flight from Kigali International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Paris based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from Kigali International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Paris, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from KGL to CDG in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
You've seen Paris, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Travel around 386 kilometres south-east to Lyon to check off its top sights. From Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere to Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Nantes is another standout destination in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No journey is complete without dropping by Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.