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How to get fromKigali to Maputoby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kigali to Maputo by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Maputo International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane plane KGL - MPM
    11h 52m
    $511–741

  2. Bus via Nairobi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputobus bus
    5d 13h
    $269–396

  3. Fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane plane KGL - MQP
    2. Drive from Nelspruit-Airport-MQP to Maputocar car
    12h 8m
    $319–796

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kampala to Dar es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kerk St to Karl Max Avbus bus
    5d 15h
    $273–457

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration12h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$346Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,693.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 52m

What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Maputo, Mozambique?

Rwandair Express, Airlink, and four other airlines fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Maputo via Duruma Rd, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam, Johannesburg, Cbd, Park Station, and Johannesburg in around 5d 13h.

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