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There are 4 ways to get from Kigali to Brussels by plane, train or car

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Fly to Brussels  •  13h 13m

  1. Fly from Kigali (KGL) to Brussels (BRU) KGL - BRU

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Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle, train  •  13h 45m

  1. Fly from Kigali (KGL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) KGL - CDG
  2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi

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Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol, train  •  15h 38m

  1. Fly from Kigali (KGL) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) KGL - AMS
  2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi

Drive  •  5 days 6h

  1. Drive from Kigali to Brussels 9689.3 km

Kigali (KGL) to Brussels (BRU) flights

The flight time between Kigali (KGL) and Brussels (BRU) is around 15h 12m and covers a distance of around 6361 km. This includes an average layover time of around 4h 21m. Services are operated by Brussels Airlines, Rwandair Express, Ethiopian Airlines and others. Typically 68 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

68 Weekly Planes
15h 12m Average Duration
€419 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Brussels is to fly and train which costs $400 - $900 and takes 13h 45m.

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The quickest way to get from Kigali to Brussels is to fly which costs $410 - $1,100 and takes 13h 13m.

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The distance between Kigali and Brussels is 6357 km. The road distance is 9689.3 km.

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It takes approximately 13h 13m to get from Kigali to Brussels, including transfers.

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There is no direct flight from Kigali Airport to Brussels Airport. The quickest flight takes 10h 35m and has one stopover.

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Yes, the driving distance between Kigali to Brussels is 9689 km. It takes approximately 5 days 6h to drive from Kigali to Brussels.

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Kenya Airways, Brussels Airlines, Rwandair Express and four other airlines offer flights from Kigali Airport to Brussels Airport.

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There are 1363+ hotels available in Brussels. Prices start at €45 per night.

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The best way to get from Kigali to Kigali Airport is to bus which takes 20 min and costs $1 - $60.

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  • Distance: 6357.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 13m

What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Brussels, Belgium?

Brussels Airlines, Rwandair Express and six other airlines fly from Kigali to Brussels every 3 hours.

Airlines
KLM
Website
klm.com
Flights from Kigali to Brussels via Entebbe, Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
13h 5m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€650 - €2700
Flights from Kigali to Amsterdam Schiphol via Entebbe
Ave. Duration
10h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€950 - €1600
Flights from Kigali to Amsterdam Schiphol via Nairobi
Ave. Duration
12h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€900 - €2300
Flights from Kigali to Amsterdam Schiphol via London Heathrow
Ave. Duration
11h 40m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
€300 - €800
Flights from Kigali to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Nairobi
Ave. Duration
12h 45m
When
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€700 - €1400
Air France
Website
airfrance.com
Flights from Kigali to Brussels via Entebbe, Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
13h 5m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€650 - €2700
Flights from Kigali to Amsterdam Schiphol via Entebbe
Ave. Duration
10h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€950 - €1600
Flights from Kigali to Amsterdam Schiphol via Nairobi
Ave. Duration
12h 40m
When
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€950 - €1600
Flights from Kigali to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Nairobi
Ave. Duration
12h 45m
When
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€700 - €1400
Rwandair Express
Website
rwandair.com
Flights from Kigali to Brussels via Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
10h 50m
When
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
€550 - €3000
Flights from Kigali to Amsterdam Schiphol via Doha
Ave. Duration
14h 55m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
€650 - €2200
Flights from Kigali to Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
8h 50m
When
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
€470 - €1000
Ethiopian Airlines
Website
ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Kigali to Brussels via Addis Ababa
Ave. Duration
14h 50m
When
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€550 - €2100
Flights from Kigali to Brussels via Addis Ababa, Vienna
Ave. Duration
16h 15m
When
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price
€550 - €2100
Flights from Kigali to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Addis Ababa
Ave. Duration
14h
When
Every day
Estimated price
€600 - €1400
Kenya Airways
Website
kenya-airways.com
Flights from Kigali to Amsterdam Schiphol via Nairobi
Ave. Duration
13h
When
Every day
Estimated price
€850 - €2900
Flights from Kigali to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Nairobi
Ave. Duration
14h 45m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€600 - €1400
Turkish Airlines
Website
turkishairlines.com
Flights from Kigali to Brussels via Entebbe, Istanbul
Ave. Duration
15h 40m
When
Thursday
Estimated price
€700 - €1500
Flights from Kigali to Amsterdam Schiphol via Entebbe, Istanbul
Ave. Duration
14h 30m
When
Thursday
Estimated price
€900 - €1600
Brussels Airlines
Website
brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Kigali to Brussels via Entebbe
Ave. Duration
10h 35m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price
€550 - €1400
British Airways
Website
britishairways.com
Flights from Kigali to Brussels via Nairobi, London Heathrow
Ave. Duration
14h 20m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
€420 - €1600
Qatar Airways
Website
qatarairways.com
Flights from Kigali to Amsterdam Schiphol via Doha
Ave. Duration
14h 55m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
€650 - €2200
Train operators
Thalys
Phone
+32 70 66 77 88
Website
thalys.com
Train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
Ave. Duration
1h 38m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
€50 - €110
Website
https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
Standard
€50 - €75
Comfort
€55 - €80
Premium
€80 - €110
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
€70 - €150
Website
https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
Standard
€70 - €100
Comfort
€85 - €120
Premium
€110 - €150
TGV inOui
Phone
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website
en.oui.sncf
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
Ave. Duration
1h 36m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
€50 - €100
Website
https://www.sncf.com/en
2nd Class
€50 - €70
1st Class
€70 - €100

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