# KGL — Kigali (Kigali International)

> KGL (Kigali International) is the main international airport serving Kigali, Rwanda. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/kgl-kigali

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Take a Yego Cab or order Move/inDriver
- **Typical fare:** RWF 8,000–RWF 12,000
- **Journey time:** 15–25 min to centre/Kimihurura
- **Pickup point:** Yego Cab desk; rideshare at curb
- **Key warning:** Rwanda is genuinely low-friction — use the listed options and you'll be fine
- **Fare reality (KGL → Kimihurura):** expected RWF 8,000–RWF 12,000 · concerning RWF 20,000+ · likely scam RWF 30,000+ negotiation gone wrong
- **Overall risk:** low — One of Africa's calmest airports. Yego Cabs (official metered) and Move app (rideshare) both reliable. Low-scam, well-signed.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of KGL, ranked

1. **Move / inDriver** _(recommended)_ — cost RWF 6,000–RWF 10,000, journey 15–25 min, wait 3–10 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Cheapest; Tracked
2. **Yego Cab (metered)** _(recommended)_ — cost RWF 8,000–RWF 12,000, journey 15–25 min, wait Immediate, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Metered; Regulated
3. **Bus / KCB Kigali** — cost RWF 400, journey 30–45 min, wait Every 15 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Cheapest
   - Cons: Card required; Walk to stop
4. **Negotiated private car** — cost RWF 12,000–RWF 25,000, journey 15–25 min, wait Immediate, payment Cash.
   - Cons: Pricier and unnecessary

## First 30 minutes after landing at KGL

1. Pay e-visa or visa-on-arrival US$50
2. Clear immigration
3. Collect bags, clear customs
4. Walk to Yego Cab desk for metered taxi, or order Move/inDriver
5. Total to centre: 15–25 min

## Common scams at KGL

- **None of significance** (medium risk): Kigali is genuinely calm and well-regulated. _How to avoid:_ Standard care with luggage; use the listed apps and desks.

## Payment warnings at KGL

- Card widely accepted; small RWF for tips. USD for visa

## Arrival checklist for KGL

- Move + inDriver installed
- Tap&Go card if using bus
- No plastic bags in luggage

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Last updated: June 2026

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