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Flights from Athens to Kigali

There are no direct flights from Athens to Kigali. The easiest way is one stop via Cairo or Addis Ababa, about 8h 21m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 8h 21m
ATHKGLCAI

Athens to Kigali at a glance

Fastest journey8h 21mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Athens to Kigali

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ATH Cairo (CAI) KGL
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Air Cairo, EgyptAir · Leg 2: EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~8h 21m
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ATH Addis Ababa (ADD) KGL
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, RwandAir
One airline, one ticket ~8h 52m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,487 km2,786 miles
Journey time
8h 21mestimate
Time difference
NoneKigali vs Athens
Currency in Kigali
USD
Airports
ATH → KGL

Flights from Athens to Kigali: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Athens to Kigali?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Cairo and Addis Ababa. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Athens to Kigali?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,487 km.
Where do you change planes between Athens and Kigali?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Aegean Airlines flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Athens and Kigali?
Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Kigali: Kigali International Airport (KGL).

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