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Flights from Gaborone to Kigali

Cheapest time to fly from Gaborone to Kigali

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Last checked on Sun 08/11
Distance: 1,593 mi
Gaborone airports
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)How far from city centre: 7 mi
Kigali airports
Kigali International Airport (KGL)How far from city centre: 5 mi

Book your Gaborone to Kigali flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Gaborone to Kigali (Rwanda) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Gaborone to Kigali takes roughly 8 h and 10 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Gaborone–Kigali route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
  • Arrival airport: Kigali International Airport (KGL)

The weather in Kigali

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Kigali, temperatures average around 28ºC in the warmest months and roughly 15ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 28ºC
  • Lows: down to 15ºC
  • Hottest month: September
  • Coldest month: July
  • Driest month: July
  • Wettest month: April

Tips for cheaper flights from Gaborone to Kigali

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Gaborone to Kigali:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Kigali. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Gaborone to Kigali

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Gaborone to Kigali?
When you fly from Gaborone to Kigali the average price is £494. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Gaborone to Kigali at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Gaborone to Kigali. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Gaborone to Kigali?
The most popular months to book a flight from Gaborone to Kigali are September, October and June, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Gaborone to Kigali?
The best time of the year to go to Kigali when flying from Gaborone depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, November is the top 1º month to fly to Kigali from Gaborone in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and July. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, March and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Gaborone - Kigali.
How long does the flight take to go from Gaborone to Kigali?
The total flight time between Gaborone and Kigali is of around 9 h and 35 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,593.35 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Kigali compared to Gaborone?
While in Gaborone temperatures can reach an average of 26º ºC in summer, Kigali can experience temperatures up to 22º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 21º ºC in Kigali, compared to the 15º ºC average in Gaborone.

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