There are 2 ways to get from Bucharest to Kigali by plane, bus, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Bucharest Otopeni
best- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane OTP - KGL
13h 11m$272–906Bus, shuttle to Varna Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Varna Airport
- Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane VAR - KGL
20h 5m$439–1,462
Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Kigali is to fly which costs $270 - $950 and takes 13h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Kigali is to fly which takes 13h 11m and costs $270 - $950.
The distance between Bucharest and Kigali is 5220 km.
It takes approximately 13h 11m to get from Bucharest to Kigali, including transfers.
Kigali is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 2:14 AM in Bucharest and 1:14 AM in Kigali.
There are 804+ hotels available in Kigali.
What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Kigali, Rwanda?
Turkish Airlines, Tarom, and two other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) twice daily.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Varna Airport to Kigali International Airport via Tel Aviv, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 11m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Thursday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,500
Flights from Varna Airport to Kigali International Airport via Istanbul, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,500
- Phone
- +359 899199328
- omega_group@abv.bg
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Buchurest to Ruse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
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