Fares from Lagos stay close to ₦655,000 all year, and December is no exception. Booking two months ahead or three days ahead costs about the same on this route, so pick the dates that suit you.

Return fares from Lagos are usually around ₦1,348,000.

Typical one-way fare, Lagos to Kigali, by month of travel

₦650kOct

₦655kNov

₦655kDec

₦655kJan

₦670kJul

₦682kAug

₦658kSep

Do Nigerians Need a Visa for Rwanda?

No visa needed before you fly

Nigerians get a visa on arrival at Kigali airport. The fee is waived for African Union and Commonwealth citizens, so it's free for a stay of up to 30 days.

Source: Rwanda Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration · Last checked 28 Oct 2026

What to Carry at the Border

Passport

At least 6 months

Yellow fever card

Required for travellers aged 1 and over coming from Nigeria

Where to Stay in Rwanda

A few places we'd recommend.

Kigali, by the airport

Airgo Residences

A one-minute walk from Kigali airport, so it suits a short stopover. No restaurant, but there's an eatery across the road.

Hotel booking on Flightpadi is coming soon.

Before You Go

Currency

Rwandan franc (RWF)

Time

1 hour ahead of Nigeria

Languages

Kinyarwanda, English, French and Swahili

Health

Malaria tablets are recommended, so talk to your doctor before you travel.

Rwanda Flight FAQs

How long is the flight from Lagos to Kigali?

About 5 hours 20 minutes non-stop on RwandAir.

How much is a flight from Nigeria to Rwanda?

One-way fares from Lagos are usually around ₦657,000, and return fares around ₦1,348,000. Fares from Abuja are higher because you connect on the way.

Is there a direct flight from Abuja to Kigali?

Flights from Abuja to Kigali connect on the way, for example with Ethiopian Airlines through Addis Ababa or Turkish Airlines through Istanbul.

Do Nigerians need a visa for Rwanda?

No visa is needed before you travel. You get a free visa on arrival for up to 30 days.

Which airport do flights from Nigeria land at?

Kigali International Airport (KGL).

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