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Rwanda's principal international gateway serving East Africa.
Opened
1964
Location
Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali International Airport (KGL/HRYR) is the main commercial airport serving Kigali, the capital and largest city of Rwanda. It functions as the primary hub for RwandAir, the national carrier, and handles the majority of Rwanda's international and domestic air traffic.
The airport has undergone significant expansion and modernization as Rwanda has positioned itself as a major business and tourism destination in East Africa. A major new terminal project, the Bugesera International Airport, has been under development to eventually replace or supplement KGL for long-haul international traffic.
Located approximately 8 kilometres from Kigali's city centre, the airport serves routes across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, reflecting Rwanda's growing role as a regional aviation and conference hub.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both international and domestic flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport into central Kigali is available via taxi, ride-hailing services such as Yego Moto and car hire, with the city centre approximately 8 kilometres away.
Airlines here
RwandAir is the primary hub carrier, alongside international airlines including Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Qatar Airways.
Notable facts
- ›Serves as the main hub for RwandAir, Rwanda's national airline.
- ›Located approximately 8 km from Kigali city centre in the Kanombe area.
- ›A new greenfield airport at Bugesera has been planned to eventually take over as Rwanda's primary international gateway.
- ›Rwanda's government has invested heavily in aviation as part of its Vision 2050 economic development strategy.
- ›The airport has seen passenger growth tied to Kigali's rise as a major African conference and MICE tourism destination.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
