Doha to Kigali (DOH–KGL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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DOH–KGL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Qatar Airways and RwandAir lead the route. The flight covers 2,368 miles in approximately 5h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QR Qatar Airways Also: AT, BA, IB, VA | 5 | 320, 738 | 5h50-6h10 | – | Oneworld | AT, BA, IB, VA |
| WB RwandAir | 5 | 320, 738 | 5h50-6h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
DOH: +03 · KGL: CAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Doha, it's 5:00 PM in Kigali.
Qatari passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda for up to 30 days, costing $50. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond entry. At Kigali International Airport (KGL), the process is quick: hand over your passport, pay the fee (USD cash or card), and receive your stamp. You can also apply online at irembo.gov.rw before departure, which saves time at the counter.
Rwanda also offers a 72-hour transit visa for free if you're connecting through Kigali. For stays beyond 30 days, extend at the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration in Kigali for another 30 days ($30). A gorilla trekking permit for Volcanoes National Park costs $1,500 per person and should be booked months in advance through the Rwanda Development Board.
No direct flights connect Doha to Kigali. Route through Nairobi (1 hour 40 minutes to Kigali on RwandAir or Kenya Airways) or through Istanbul, Addis Ababa, or Dubai. Qatar Airways flies to Kigali via a stop. Total travel time from Doha runs 8 to 14 hours depending on the connection. Rwanda uses the Rwandan franc (RWF), trading at roughly 380 RWF per QAR 1. Card payments work at hotels and larger restaurants in Kigali. Carry cash for markets and rural areas. No mandatory vaccinations for entry, but yellow fever vaccination is required if arriving from a yellow fever endemic country. Kigali is one of the cleanest cities in Africa, with plastic bags banned nationwide since 2008.
Doha Metro Gold Line connects the city center directly to Hamad International; the Hamad International Airport station is at the terminal (15–20 min from Al Bidda / West Bay area, QAR 3–6). Metro runs 6am–11pm Sunday–Wednesday, until midnight Thursday, and 2pm–1am Friday. The Gold Line also connects to the Red and Green lines at Msheireb station for wider coverage.Taxis from West Bay / downtown Doha cost QAR 30–50 and take 15–25 minutes. Karwa taxis are metered and more regulated than informal options. Ride-hail apps (Careem, Uber) operate widely in Doha.
DOH–KGL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DOH to KGL
Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) are connected by nonstop service from Qatar Airways and RwandAir. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
DOH to KGL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DOH to KGL is about 5 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,368 miles (3,811 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jomo Kenyatta, Dubai and Julius Nyerere. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.