Connecting Africa and Beyond from the Heart of the Continent
Founded
2002
Headquarters
Kigali, Rwanda
RwandAir is the national flag carrier of Rwanda, operating scheduled passenger and cargo services across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Established as a state-owned enterprise, the airline has grown significantly since its relaunch in the mid-2000s and is widely regarded as one of Africa's fastest-growing carriers.
Headquartered in Kigali, RwandAir operates primarily out of Kigali International Airport (KGL) and has expanded its route network to include destinations in major African cities as well as long-haul routes to London, Brussels, Mumbai, and Dubai. The airline is known for its modern fleet and relatively high service standards on the continent.
RwandAir plays a central role in Rwanda's broader Vision 2050 economic development strategy, which positions the country as a regional aviation and tourism hub. The airline has pursued fleet modernization and route expansion as part of this national ambition.
Hubs & network
RwandAir's primary hub is Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda.
Fleet
RwandAir operates a mixed fleet including Boeing 737-700/800 series, Bombardier CRJ-900, and Airbus A330 widebody aircraft for long-haul routes.
Notable facts
- ›RwandAir is wholly owned by the Rwandan government and serves as the country's flag carrier.
- ›The airline relaunched operations in 2002 under the name Rwanda Express Airlines before rebranding to RwandAir.
- ›RwandAir launched its first long-haul route to London Heathrow in 2019.
- ›The airline has been instrumental in positioning Kigali as a key African aviation hub.
- ›RwandAir has codeshare agreements with several international carriers to extend its global connectivity.
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