Amsterdam to Kigali (AMS–KGL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AMS–KGL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. KLM leads the route. The flight covers 4,031 miles in approximately 8h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL KLM | 4 | 332 | 8h12-8h35 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kigali from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→KGL | BRU→KGL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 4 | 7 |
| Flight time | 8h 12m | 8h 25m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CET · KGL: CAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 7:00 PM in Kigali.
Dutch passport holders need a visa for Rwanda. The simplest option is the 30-day visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport (KGL), costing USD 50 paid in cash (US dollars only) or by card. You can also apply online through the Rwanda Directorate General of Immigration website (irembo.gov.rw) at least 3 days before travel. The e-visa costs USD 50 and gets approved within 3 to 5 working days. Either way, you need a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond entry, a return ticket, and proof of accommodation.
No direct flights connect Amsterdam to Kigali. RwandAir flies Kigali to Brussels (BRU) in about 9 hours 30 minutes, making Brussels a natural connection point. Other routing options include Istanbul on Turkish Airlines (via IST, about 12 hours total), Addis Ababa on Ethiopian Airlines (via ADD, about 13 hours total), or Nairobi on Kenya Airways (via NBO). KLM codeshares with Kenya Airways on the Amsterdam to Nairobi leg.
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory if arriving from a yellow fever endemic country, and Rwanda requires proof of vaccination (the yellow international certificate). Even without a mandatory requirement, getting vaccinated is practical since many connecting hubs are in endemic zones. Rwanda uses the Rwandan franc (RWF), trading at roughly 1,400 RWF per EUR 1. US dollars are widely accepted at hotels and tour operators. Card payments work at larger hotels and restaurants in Kigali but are unreliable elsewhere, so carry cash.
Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.
Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.
AMS–KGL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to KGL
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) are connected by nonstop service from KLM. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
AMS to KGL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to KGL ranges from 8 hours 12 minutes to 8 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,031 miles (6,487 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via CAI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zaventem (BRU).