Abu Dhabi to Kigali (AUH–KGL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
NBO Nairobi 7h 40m EY → BAKLKQ Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali flights
ADD Addis Ababa 8h 14m ETEYMU → ETEYMS Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali flights
DOH Doha 9h 13m EYQR → IBWB Doha (DOH) to Kigali flights
CAI Cairo 10h 30m 3LEYGA → EYMSWB Cairo (CAI) to Kigali flights
ZNZ Zanzibar 13h 20m EY → WB Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Kigali flights
IST Istanbul 17h 45m EYGAJU → TKWB Istanbul (IST) to Kigali flights
AMS Amsterdam 18h 20m EYGA → DLKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Kigali flights
BRU Zaventem 18h 45m EY → LHLXOS Zaventem (BRU) to Kigali flights
LHR London 18h 50m ACAVEY → WB London (LHR) to Kigali flights
JNB Johannesburg 21h 28m EY → QRWB Johannesburg (JNB) to Kigali flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Abu Dhabi to Kigali
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between AUH and KGL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to KGL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
NBO ~7h 40m ADD ~8h 14m DOH ~9h 13m CAI ~10h 30m ZNZ ~13h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
654
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kigali from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Kigali International Airport.
Metric AUH→KGL DXB→KGL
Distance from AUH – 72 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 5
Dubai (DXB) to Kigali flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Kigali International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Kigali is 2 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · KGL: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 4:00 PM in Kigali.
Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Facts

AUH–KGL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Kigali route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: KGL
Full nameKigali International Airport
IATA / ICAOKGL / HRYR
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation4,859 ft / 1,481 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to KGL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Jomo Kenyatta, Addis Ababa Bole and Hamad.
Kigali is 2 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
Nearby alternatives include DXB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jomo Kenyatta, Addis Ababa Bole and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).