Addis Ababa to Kigali (ADD–KGL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ADD–KGL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 963 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: EY, MS, XY | 15 | 73F, 7M8 | 2h15-2h30 | – | Star Alliance | EY, MS, XY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ADD: EAT · KGL: CAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 5:00 PM in Kigali.
Ethiopian passport holders can enter Rwanda visa-free for up to 90 days under the African Union visa-free policy Rwanda adopted. No advance application or fee is required. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry and have at least 1 blank page for the entry stamp.
At Kigali International Airport, present your passport, a return or onward ticket, and proof of accommodation. Immigration processing is fast and straightforward. Rwanda also participates in the East Africa Tourist Visa (USD 100, covers Rwanda, Kenya, and Uganda for 90 days) if you plan to visit multiple countries in one trip.
Ethiopian Airlines has daily direct flights from Addis Ababa to Kigali. Yellow fever vaccination is required. Rwanda checks your ICVP at immigration. The Rwandan franc (RWF) is the local currency. ATMs are available at the airport and throughout Kigali. Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted at hotels, restaurants, and shops in Kigali. Mobile money (MTN MoMo) is the dominant payment method for everyday purchases.
ADD–KGL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ADD to KGL
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 50 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ADD to KGL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ADD to KGL ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 963 miles (1,550 km). There are approximately 50 weekly flights outbound and 65 return, totaling 115 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via EBB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.