Rome to Kigali (FCO–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
ADD Addis Ababa 9h 23m ET → ETEYMS Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 11h 30m AFAMAZ → WB Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Kigali flights
BRU Zaventem 12h 7m AZEYFB → LHLXOS Zaventem (BRU) to Kigali flights
AMS Amsterdam 12h 10m AMARAZ → DLKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Kigali flights
CAI Cairo 12h 35m AZEYFB → EYMS Cairo (CAI) to Kigali flights
LHR London 12h 55m ARAZBA → WB London (LHR) to Kigali flights
DXB Dubai 13h 25m EKFI → WB Dubai (DXB) to Kigali flights
IST Istanbul 13h 40m 6EAZPK → TKWB Istanbul (IST) to Kigali flights
DOH Doha 14h 10m FBIBKM → ATBAIB Doha (DOH) to Kigali flights
ACC Accra 29h 5m AZ → WB Accra (ACC) to Kigali flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Rome to Kigali
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to KGL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
ADD ~9h 23m CDG ~11h 30m BRU ~12h 7m AMS ~12h 10m CAI ~12h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,084
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 Rome.
FCO: CEST · KGL: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 6:00 PM in Kigali.
Getting to FCO

Leonardo Express non-stop train runs from Roma Termini to FCO in 32 minutes (€14, no stops). Regional trains (FL1 line) make stops including Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina; slower (45–55 min) but cheaper (€8) and useful if you're not near Termini. Trains run every 15 minutes from Termini and every 30 minutes for regional services.Taxis from central Rome have a fixed fare: €50 (within the Aurelian Walls), €55–60 for outer neighborhoods. The fixed rate is mandatory; insist if the driver tries to use a meter. Ride-hail apps (Uber Black, itTaxi) are available but pricier than taxis on this route.

Facts

FCO–KGL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to Kigali route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FCO
Full nameRome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport
IATA / ICAOFCO / LIRF
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr49.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 FCO to KGL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Addis Ababa Bole, Charles de Gaulle and Brussels.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to KGL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from KGL to FCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 Addis Ababa Bole, Charles de Gaulle and Brussels. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.