Question 1

What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and London, São Paulo, Dublin, Buenos Aires, Foz do Iguaçu, Salvador, Santiago de Chile, Lima, Florianópolis, Belo Horizonte, Manaus, Brasília, Recife, Curitiba, Cusco, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Fortaleza, Porto Seguro, Lisbon, Porto Alegre.

Question 2

What are the most popular routes to and from Kigali?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kigali and Singapore, Nairobi, Manila, London, Zanzibar, Entebbe, Dhaka, Cape Town, New Delhi, Taipei, Bangkok, Brisbane, Melbourne, Denpasar, Vancouver, Addis Ababa, Maputo, Budapest, Chennai, Istanbul.

Question 3

Which airports are there in Rio de Janeiro?

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Rio de Janeiro is mainly served by Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. But there are other airports nearby, including Santos Dumont, Jacarepaguá Airport.

Question 4

What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International.

Question 5

What airports are near Kigali?

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The main airport in Kigali is Kigali International. It is also served by Kigali International, Goma International, Kihihi Airstrip.

Question 6

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Rio de Janeiro and Kigali?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Rio de Janeiro and Kigali thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Rio de Janeiro and Kigali can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 7

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

Accepted Answer

Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Rio de Janeiro and Kigali?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Rio de Janeiro and Kigali with Rwandair, LATAM Airlines, Azul, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines.

Question 9

When's the best time to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Kigali?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rio de Janeiro and Kigali, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Rio de Janeiro and Kigali?

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Traveling between Rio de Janeiro and Kigali, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Rio de Janeiro. The main one is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International and other nearby airports include Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International

Question 12

How many airports are there near Kigali?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Kigali. The main one is Kigali International and other nearby airports include Kigali International, Goma International, Kihihi Airstrip.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Kigali depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Rio de Janeiro, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Kigali arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kigali, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro and Kigali depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Rio de Janeiro, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro and Kigali arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kigali, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£810
Cheapest round-trip	£1,325
Average round-trip	£1,501
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	Rwandair

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Rwandair	RWD	WB	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Azul	AZU	AD	Yes	0 0
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes	Opens 36 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	26°C	15°C
February	26°C	16°C
March	25°C	15°C
April	24°C	15°C
May	23°C	15°C
June	24°C	15°C
July	26°C	16°C
August	27°C	16°C
September	26°C	16°C
October	26°C	16°C
November	24°C	15°C
December	24°C	15°C

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