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How to get fromKigali to George Townby plane, tram, car ferry, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kigali to George Town by plane, tram, car ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Kigali International Airport to Penang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KGL - PEN
    21h 50m
    RM 1,405–4,307

  2. Fly Kigali International Airport to Alor Setar, tram, car ferry

    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KGL - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtram tram
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    25h 50m
    RM 1,927–6,052

  3. Fly Kigali International Airport to Hat Yai, train, tram, car ferry

    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane KGL - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    4. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    24h 9m
    RM 1,818–5,559

  4. Bus to Entebbe, fly to Penang International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane EBB - PEN
    30h 40m
    RM 1,431–4,552

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration20h 22mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,490Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,863 km
  • Duration: 21h 50m

What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and George Town, Malaysia?

Qatar Airways, Rwandair Express, and four other airlines fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Penang International Airport (PEN) once daily.

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