What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kigali?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kigali is to train and fly which costs $280 - $1,100 and takes 16h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kigali?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kigali is to fly which takes 14h 37m and costs $260 - $1,100.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Kigali?

The distance between Edinburgh and Kigali is 7139 km.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Kigali?

It takes approximately 14h 37m to get from Edinburgh to Kigali, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Kigali?

Kigali is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 3:57 AM in Edinburgh and 4:57 AM in Kigali.

Where can I stay near Kigali?

There are 992+ hotels available in Kigali.

Edinburgh to Kigali - 5 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Kigali by plane or train

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 Edinburgh Airport
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kigali (KGL)plane EDI - KGL
14h 37m
$264–1,014
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kigali (KGL)plane GLA - KGL
16h 35m
$282–1,056
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Kigali (KGL)plane NCL - KGL
15h 28m
$307–1,226
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kigali (KGL)plane ABZ - KGL
17h 58m
$541–743
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kigali (KGL)plane INV - KGL
19h 57m
$366–1,503

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kigali (KGL) flights

26Weekly Planes

12h 54mAverage Duration

$253Cheapest Price

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Distance: 7,139.1 km
Duration: 14h 37m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Kigali, Rwanda?

KLM, Turkish Airlines, and seven other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kigali (KGL) 4 times a day.

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