Cairo to Kigali (CAI–KGL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EY4977
EY Etihad
32N
9:50 PM
EET T3
3:15 AM+1
CAT
5h 25m
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MS835
MS Egyptair
32N
9:55 PM
EET T3
3:15 AM+1
CAT
5h 20m
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Cairo to Kigali
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 2,218 mi 5h 20m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

CAI–KGL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Etihad Airways and Egyptair lead the route. The flight covers 2,218 miles in approximately 5h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAI–KGL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 3 32N 5h25 – – –
MS Egyptair 3 32N 5h20 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – EY, MS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (3 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: MS (3 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CAI to KGL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAI to KGL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
EBB ~7h 35m ADD ~14h 55m IST ~15h 20m NBO ~18h 42m DOH ~21h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
317
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kigali is 0 hours the same as Cairo.
CAI: EET · KGL: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 6:00 PM in Kigali.
Distance & Flight Time
2,218 mi / 3,570 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 20m to 5h 25m.
Visa & Entry

Egyptian passport holders receive a free visa on arrival in Rwanda for stays of up to 30 days. As a member of the African Union, Egypt qualifies for Rwanda's free-visa-on-arrival program. No advance application is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry, and proof of onward travel and sufficient funds may be requested.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to CAI

Cairo has no direct rail link to the airport yet. Metro Line 3 terminates at Adly Mansour station, still several kilometers short of CAI. From Adly Mansour, taxis or ride-hails cover the remaining distance in 15-20 minutes. Uber and Careem from downtown Cairo to the airport cost EGP 100-200 and take 45-60 minutes outside rush hour. Rush hour (7:00-10:00, 16:00-20:00) on the Ring Road can double that.

Yellow metered taxis charge EGP 150-300 depending on your starting point. Old black-and-white taxis lack meters, so agree on a price before getting in. CTA public buses 356, 400, and 1138 run from central Cairo to the airport (EGP 5-25) but are slow and crowded. Airport shuttle buses from major hotels cost EGP 25-50. For reliability, Uber or Careem with a pre-set fare is the path of least friction.

Facts

CAI–KGL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairo to Kigali route.
Route details
Distance2,218 mi / 3,570 km
Flight time5h 20m to 5h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 3 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: CAI
Full nameCairo International Airport
IATA / ICAOCAI / HECA
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Passengers/yr29.0M
Elevation322 ft / 98 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 CAI to KGL flights.
Nonstop flights from Cairo International Airport to Kigali International Airport take approximately 5h 20m to 5h 25m. The route covers 2,218 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Etihad Airways and Egyptair.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from CAI to KGL. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EBB, ADD, IST, NBO, DOH, BRU and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KGL to CAI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CAI to KGL

Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways and Egyptair. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CAI to KGL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAI to KGL ranges from 5 hours 20 minutes to 5 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,218 miles (3,570 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via EBB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.