Cheap flights from Kigali to Warsaw

Fares on this route tend to be lowest in January, and the price calendar on this page covers September through March, so that whole stretch is worth comparing before you commit. The end-of-year holidays and the weeks around them are the busiest and priciest time to travel, while late autumn and the quieter weeks after the New Year usually calm down. Midweek departures generally cost less than weekend ones, and Tuesday and Wednesday are often the lighter days to fly. If you are travelling over Christmas, book well ahead and watch fares rather than waiting.

Every carrier flying between Kigali and Warsaw is a full-service airline, so there is no low-cost option to weigh against them: RwandAir, Qatar Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Egyptair, Turkish Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines all appear on this route. Direct flights are available, while the rest of the list connects through each airline's own hub, which adds a stop and usually a longer total journey. On full-service fares, checked baggage and meals are normally part of the ticket, but the exact allowance depends on the fare you choose, so read the fare conditions rather than assuming.

Warsaw has two airports, F. Chopin and Modlin. Chopin sits within easy reach of the centre, while Modlin is well outside town and needs a longer transfer, so the airport on your ticket changes how you get in. From Chopin, the train, buses and taxis all run into the city and the ride is short. From Modlin, plan on a bus or coach transfer and leave extra time, especially if you land late in the evening. Check the three-letter code on your booking before you arrange anything, and if you are connecting onward, make sure both legs use the same airport.

Currency

PLZ (zł)

Power sockets

Type C, E · 230 V

Language

Polish

Emergency number

112, 986, 997

Driving side

right

Calling code

+48

Internet domain

.pl

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Warsaw

1.9 M (2024)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Warsaw)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Confirm whether your ticket lands at F. Chopin or Modlin, because the transfer into Warsaw is different from each.
• Check the baggage allowance on every leg, especially if the itinerary mixes carriers.
• If you book separate tickets for a connection, leave a generous buffer in case the first flight runs late.
• Check passport and visa requirements for Poland well before departure.
• Compare fares across the months shown in the price calendar, since January is usually the cheapest.
• Decide whether a direct flight matters more to you than a cheaper connecting itinerary.