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How to get fromMaputo to Kigaliby plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Maputo International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane MPM - KGL
    6h 42m
    $530–685

  2. Bus via Nairobi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Maputo to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus bus
    5d 13h
    $269–384

  3. Drive to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Maputo to Nelspruit-Airport-MQPcar car
    2. Fly from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane MQP - KGL
    11h 35m
    $329–842

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Karl Max Av to Kerk Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kampalabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    5d 15h
    $275–451

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$308Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,693.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

Airlink, Rwandair Express, and two other airlines fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maputo to Nyabugogo Bus Park via Johannesburg, Park Station, Cbd, Johannesburg, Dar Es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, and Duruma Rd in around 5d 13h.

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