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How to get fromHeathrow Terminal 5 to Kigaliby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kigali by plane or bus

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Kigali

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kigali (KGL)planeLHR - KGL
    11h 24m
    $414–705

  2. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Kigali

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kigali (KGL)planeLGW - KGL
    14h 35m
    $232–877

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Bujumbura, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bujumbura (BJM)planeLHR - BJM
    2. Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
    18h 19m

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kigali (KGL) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration12h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$286Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Kigali, Rwanda?

Rwandair Express, Egyptair, and three other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kigali (KGL) 5 times a day.

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