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Find cheap flights from Kigali to Dubai from $461

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Kigali to Dubai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Kigali to Dubai (KGL-DXB)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kigali to Dubai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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3:20 am - 6:00 pmKGL-DXB
12h 40m2 stops
5:20 am - 2:40 amDXB-KGL
23h 20m1 stop
$461Egypt Air
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Mon, May 20 - Mon, May 27
3:40 am - 5:25 amKGL-DXB
23h 45m1 stop
12:55 am - 8:10 amDXB-KGL
9h 15m1 stop
$472Kenya Airways
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Thu, May 16 - Tue, May 21
3:50 pm - 2:55 amKGL-DXB
9h 05m1 stop
5:40 am - 11:30 amDXB-KGL
7h 50m1 stop
$494Ethiopian Air
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Thu, May 16 - Fri, May 24
3:50 pm - 4:10 amKGL-DXB
10h 20m1 stop
4:25 am - 11:30 amDXB-KGL
9h 05m1 stop
$501Ethiopian Air
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Fri, May 17 - Wed, May 22
12:30 am - 8:30 amKGL-DXB
6h 00mnonstop
1:50 am - 5:50 amDXB-KGL
6h 00mnonstop
$559RwandAir
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Sat, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 9
12:30 am - 8:30 amKGL-DXB
6h 00mnonstop
1:50 am - 5:50 amDXB-KGL
6h 00mnonstop
$561RwandAir
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Sat, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 13
3:20 am - 6:00 pmKGL-DXB
12h 40m2 stops
12:55 am - 8:10 amDXB-KGL
9h 15m1 stop
Sat, May 18 - Sat, May 25
3:20 am - 6:00 pmKGL-DXB
12h 40m2 stops
12:55 am - 8:10 amDXB-KGL
9h 15m1 stop
Thu, May 16 - Tue, May 21
1:45 am - 5:55 amKGL-DXB
26h 10m2 stops
2:00 am - 1:00 amDXB-KGL
25h 00m1 stop
$777Turkish Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Tue, May 28
1:45 am - 12:20 amKGL-DXB
20h 35m2 stops
1:45 pm - 1:00 amDXB-KGL
13h 15m1 stop
$800Turkish Airlines
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Mon, May 20 - Wed, May 29

Flights from Kigali to Dubai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kigali to Dubai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kigali to Dubai?

The average price of all flights from Kigali to Dubai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Kigali to Dubai, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Dubai, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kigali to Dubai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Kigali to Dubai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Kigali to Dubai is March, where tickets cost $477 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of tickets is $633 and $619 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Kigali to Dubai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Kigali to Dubai, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 49 days before departure.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Kigali and Dubai?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Kigali to Dubai.
There is just one airline that flies from Kigali to Dubai direct and that is RwandAir. The best one-way deal found from RwandAir for the route is $526.

How many flights are there between Kigali and Dubai per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Kigali and lands in Dubai, with an average flight time of 6h 00m. The most common departure time is 12:00 am and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Kigali and Dubai?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Kigali to Dubai take?

Direct flights take on average 6h 00m to travel the 2,525 miles between Kigali and Dubai.

What’s the earliest departure time from Kigali to Dubai?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Kigali at 12:30 am and will be landing in Dubai at 8:30 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Kigali to Dubai?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Kigali to Dubai jets off at 12:30 am and lands at 8:30 am.

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Low season

May

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$461
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Kigali to Dubai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kigali to Dubai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Kigali to Dubai

  • What is the best way to get to downtown Dubai from Dubai International Airport (DXB)?

    Downtown Dubai and Dubai International Airport (DXB) sit about 9.4 miles apart. The fastest and most convenient means to get there is via the Dubai Metro which runs every 4min, reaching the city center of Dubai in 24 minutes. In addition, Intercity or inter-emirate buses provide reliable services between these two points, covering the journey in around 1h 15 minutes.

  • Are there currency exchange bureaus at Dubai International Airport (DXB)?

    Several banks, including Emirates NBD Bank, operate currency exchange counters at Dubai International Airport. Once you land from Kigali and are looking to change your Rwandan francs into United Arab Emirates Dirham, locate these shops in the arrival terminal.

  • Is there a prayer room at Dubai International Airport (DXB)?

    Dubai is a religious capital, and it’s no surprise that Dubai International Airport (DXB) has numerous prayer rooms for those who want to have a private moment with their maker. If you profess to the Islamic faith, locate a mosque in Terminal 3.

  • Are there car rentals at Dubai International Airport (DXB)?

    A wide range of car hire agencies like Hertz provides on-site services at DXB, making it easy and convenient to explore the city by car. The counters are located in the arrivals in Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Book early to enjoy cheaper rates.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kigali to Dubai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kigali to Dubai was $468 for a one-way ticket and $461 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Kigali and Dubai?

    A passport is required to fly from Kigali to Dubai.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Kigali to Dubai?

    Kigali and Dubai are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Kigali from Kigali Intl and will be arriving at Dubai Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kigali to Dubai?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kigali to Dubai flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Kigali to Dubai?

    There are nonstop flights from Kigali to Dubai on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kigali to Dubai, RwandAir or Ethiopian Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kigali to Dubai are RwandAir and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of $566 and an overall rating of 7.7, RwandAir is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $489 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kigali to Dubai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kigali to Dubai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kigali to Dubai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dubai from Kigali is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kigali to Dubai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Dubai with an airline and back to Kigali with another airline. Booking your flights between Kigali and DXB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kigali to Dubai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Dubai from Kigali up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from KGL to Dubai

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $471 or less one-way and $558 or less round-trip.
  • Those planning to fly from Kigali to Dubai aboard RwandAir Airlines should bear in mind that the carrier operates a hub at Kigali International Airport (KGL). You will leave through the main terminal where you can enjoy the RwandAir Dream Lounge located inside security. Members and anyone with a registered card enjoy unrestricted access to this suite, and priority clearance under the fast lane program.
  • Kigali International Airport lies about 6.5 miles from downtown Kigali. To get there, hop onto the Kigali Bus Services, and you’ll reach there in approximately 20 minutes. A taxi is convenient if you’re in a hurry or want to enjoy privacy and comfort on your way to the airport. It covers the distance in under 15min, depending on the traffic.
  • With several hotels sitting close to Kigali International Airport, it might be best if you considered sleeping in one of them if you have an early morning flight to Dubai. Grand Legacy Hotel and Five to Five Hotel are two nearby hotels that provide free shuttles to and from the airport. You’re thus sure of reaching the KGL terminals in time for your flight.
  • Turkish Airlines flying from Kigali to Rwanda allows passengers to board with their furry friends or service animals like dogs. Note that the pet must have been vaccinated at least one month before the flight and should bear a valid medical certificate when getting into the cabin. Also, lock your pet into its kennel throughout the flight.
  • If you’re disabled or have limited mobility, you’ll be glad to learn the KGL is ready to cater to your needs. The property features wheelchair-accessible amenities such as toilets, and you’ll find friendly airline agents ready to aid your passage through the security and customs desk. Still, contact your airline in advance for any specific needs.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Kigali to Dubai?

Find which airlines fly direct from Kigali Intl to Dubai Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Kigali Intl to Dubai Intl

Monday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Tuesday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Wednesday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Thursday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Friday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Saturday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Sunday

RwandAir

RwandAir

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Nonstop returns

Dubai Intl to Kigali Intl

Monday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Tuesday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Wednesday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Thursday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Friday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Saturday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Sunday

RwandAir

RwandAir

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Top 3 airlines serving from Kigali to Dubai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kigali to Dubai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Kigali to Dubai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
RwandAirOverall score based on 49 reviews
7.4Food
7.8Comfort
6.9Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.9Boarding
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Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2024EBB - KGL
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Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

Pros: "Seat reclining was good. Fleece blankets were warm"
Cons: "Blankets had a really bad smell Food options were very limited - even bread was eggless"
Pros: "Helpful friendly crew, reasonable ticket prices."
Cons: "Luggage was delayed by 24 hours, customer service desk in Johannesburg EXTREMELY helpful, in Kigali they were clueless. Transit area very crowded, humid and stuffy."

Choice of Vegetarian Food in Economy class needs overhaul improvement

The gate was changed at the very last moment and no one informed us. The flight was one hour late and the screen broken, the remote control not working. One toilet was out of order . the other toilets were also not totally functioning, because the washbasin was plugged and the water couldn't flow away.

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

The flight was one hour late. The food is mediocre and the screen was broken

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

Luggage delayed for one day. I called customer service, and they had no info and no empathy. Boarding was very disorganized and chaotic. We went nearly 7 hours with no food or snacks on the flight. This is not an airline that has respect for its passengers.

it was a nice tripe but they need to work on the serving of soda,they should be abled to serve cain soda not on cup.At least each passenger should be entitled to one cain of soda not serving on cup.thanks.

Same but worse than international. The inter African flights are worse.

The entertainment (movies) blockbuster and classics never change. I am a frequent Ethiopian flyer and this should be addressed. Not much changed from my summer flight and my December flight. It is annoying - surely you can update the selections more often. Same with food options. It becomes extremely boring to be offered the same exact meals from Washington to Addis to Maputo every trip, each time. AS

Food was horrible. Our flight was not comfortable due to turbulence, seats was not comfortable, Very tight barely can not move anywhere.

Food was great. They never to add more current entertainment like movies and shows

Paid an extra USD 100 for so-called Comfort seats. All of these (the bulkhead seats) had parents with babies and infants who were screaming much of the time. One mother even decided to change nappies on the seat. This was anything but comfort!

Front section of economy cabin is better than rear. Paid for seats selected.

Good flight. Paid for seats sat the frront section of the economy. Better than rear cabin.

Apart from delay of 3 hrs in Nairobi for onward flight to Dar all fine. Looked like operational issues caused it.

I booked a round trip flight and boarded a Kenya Airways trip from New York (JFK) to Nairobi (JKIA). First flight from New York to Nairobi was uneventful with no issues. However, the return flight was beyond disappointing. To begin with I had paid an extra $60 each for premium seats (me and my wife) in economy aisle 15 (B & A). However, upon settling down in the middle seat, I noticed that the controller had been ripped off meaning I would not have access to some of the seat functionalities like the individual lighting etc. I proceeded to alert a flight attendant that the controller was missing and she politely responded to me by telling me if I need anything, to use my wife’s seat controller (on the window seat) to call for assistance and I would be assisted accordingly. I was surprised by the response that she gave as it felt like my comfort and request for a service that I paid for was undermined, but nonetheless I opted to play it nice and kept my calm. After this I engaged in a conversation with a passenger (Caucasian / White male) who sat next to me on the aisle seat. In the process of having this conversation I asked him if he had paid for his seat. He went ahead to politely tell me that he had been moved from a seat in the back by one of the flight attendants and had not paid any extra fees. During this conversation, he noticed that the charging docks were not working and he needed to charge his iPad to watch his Netflix show (it was on pause). Alarmed by this, he went ahead and flagged one of the flight attendants who without wasting any time acted astonished and as fast as lightning was able to find him a better seat a few rows in front. Please note, all the charging plugs were not working for the three seats. In summary, below are the reasons for the low rating: 1. Charging for a broken seat: Kenya Airways should not charge for a defective seat. If a seat is defective and is paid for, the airlines should work out a way to either refund the customer or move the customer to a better seat – regardless of skin color. 2. Below Par Customer Service: Do not debilitate a customer’s request especially when a paid for service is not delivered – regardless of skin color. Assuming that I am comfortable with having to either keep alerting the flight attendant or relying on my wife’s seat to perform some of the functionality I may need is ridiculous. 3. Biasness / Inequality / Prejudiced Behavior: The Caucasian/ White male was treated with more favor. Not only was he moved around to make sure he was comfortable (free of charge) but all his complaints were resolved immediately without any hesitance. On the contrary, I being a black man of African descent who had paid an additional premium for his seat, I was completely ignored and told to settle for what I got.

It has been 1 week since arriving at my destination and I still have not recieved my kite surfing bags. Office will not communicate properly on location or when my bags will arrive. No advice on what to do on luggage that has not arrived in over a week. Simply not happy with Kenya airways at the moment.

Excellent. They canceled our flight & put us up for the night. Then upgraded us. We are impressed

On a long flight us customers need more rehydration by the crew. Some of us have water bottles but no crew is coming around to offer water. I’m not saying issue us all with plastic water bottles.

The flight staff were not very kind. I went back to get a drink, 4 of them back there chatting. They all looked at me continued to talk then they started doing stuff and one finally asked after I was standing there awhile what I needed. This happened multiple times. The movies were not the great and seemed dated. My seat squeaked every time I moved and it moved around a bit.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Kigali to Dubai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/20Thu
nonstopRwandAir
6h 00mKGL-DXB
$468

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Last minute flights from Kigali to Dubai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Kigali to Dubai that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/11Sat
multi-stopKenya Airways
17h 45mKGL-DXB
5/18Sat
multi-stopKenya Airways
9h 15mDXB-KGL
$472
5/7Tue
multi-stopKenya Airways
12h 15mKGL-DXB
5/14Tue
multi-stopKenya Airways
9h 15mDXB-KGL
$500
5/7Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
10h 20mKGL-DXB
5/15Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
9h 30mDXB-KGL
$501
5/7Tue
multi-stopKenya Airways
17h 25mKGL-DXB
5/15Wed
multi-stopKenya Airways
19h 40mDXB-KGL
$516
5/11Sat
multi-stop
12h 45mKGL-DXB
5/18Sat
multi-stop
9h 15mDXB-KGL
$597
5/11Sat
nonstopRwandAir
6h 00mKGL-DXB
5/18Sat
nonstopRwandAir
6h 00mDXB-KGL
$627
5/11Sat
multi-stop
29h 35mKGL-DXB
5/19Sun
multi-stop
27h 15mDXB-KGL
$660
5/7Tue
multi-stop
12h 15mKGL-DXB
5/14Tue
nonstop
6h 00mDXB-KGL
$736
5/11Sat
multi-stop
17h 45mKGL-DXB
5/18Sat
nonstop
6h 00mDXB-KGL
$739
5/11Sat
multi-stop
22h 35mKGL-DXB
5/19Sun
multi-stop
33h 50mDXB-KGL
$803

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Kigali - Dubai Flights

Departure:

Kigali (KGL)Rwanda

Destination:

Dubai (DXB)United Arab Emirates

Return flight deals:

Dubai - Kigali

Cabin classes:

$1,351
$1,391
$550

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