RwandAir Flight Booking: Ticket Prices from ₦596,995
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RwandAir flights: booking, ticket prices and baggage

RwandAir, Rwanda's national airline, flies nonstop from Lagos to Kigali, with connections across East and Southern Africa. The cheapest RwandAir fare SkyKoda found was ₦596,995 one way, Lagos to Kigali. Pay the full fare, or pay from 25% now with Pay Small Small.

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RwandAir ticket prices on SkyKoda

Cheapest one-way RwandAir fare per adult that SkyKoda found (latest check 26 Oct 2026). Live fares change daily.
RouteFromFlight
Lagos to Kigali ₦596,995 Nonstop, 5h 20m See fares
Lagos to Nairobi ₦765,213 2 stops, 16h 30m See fares

2 routes with RwandAir fares, 1 of them nonstop.

Who is RwandAir?

RwandAir was founded in 2002 and is based at Kigali International Airport. It launched Kigali to Lagos in December 2011 and is the only airline flying that route nonstop.

Its Abuja flights have been suspended since February 2025, when the Democratic Republic of Congo closed its airspace to Rwandan aircraft; travellers from Abuja connect through Lagos or use other airlines.

IATA code
WB
Founded
2002
Hub
Kigali (KGL)
From Nigeria
Lagos (Abuja suspended since Feb 2025)
Frequent flyer
DreamMiles (partner: Qatar Airways)

Where does RwandAir fly from Nigeria?

From Lagos, RwandAir flies nonstop to Kigali and connects on to East and Southern Africa, including Nairobi, Mombasa, Zanzibar and Johannesburg. In SkyKoda's searches it had fares from Lagos to Nairobi and Kigali.

RwandAir routes with a SkyKoda fare page:

RwandAir baggage allowance

  • Economy: 2 checked bags of 23 kg on most fares (the allowance can vary by fare and route).
  • Cabin: 1 carry-on plus 1 personal item, together up to 10 kg.

Allowances depend on the fare you buy. The allowance for your fare is shown before you pay and on your e-ticket.

RwandAir check-in

  • Online check-in opens 24 hours before departure.
  • Airport counters close 90 minutes before international flights; RwandAir recommends arriving 4 hours before.

RwandAir cabin classes

Business and Economy; Airbus A330s also have premium economy.

How to book RwandAir on SkyKoda

  1. Search your route and date. RwandAir fares show with the RwandAir logo next to every other airline we can book, so you can compare.
  2. Choose a fare. Before you pay you see the full price in naira, the baggage allowance and whether the ticket is refundable.
  3. Enter the passenger names exactly as they appear on the passport or ID you will travel with.
  4. Pay by card (Visa, Mastercard, Verve) or bank transfer, or pay from 25% now with Pay Small Small.
  5. Your e-ticket comes by e-mail and WhatsApp once the booking is paid in full.

How to check your RwandAir ticket

Your e-ticket shows a six-character booking reference (PNR) and a 13-digit ticket number. Enter the booking reference and your surname in "Manage booking" on RwandAir's own website (www.rwandair.com). If RwandAir shows your name and flight, the ticket is confirmed. More on how to check SkyKoda and your ticket.

Questions about RwandAir

How much is a RwandAir ticket?

The cheapest one-way RwandAir fare SkyKoda found was ₦596,995 per adult, Lagos to Kigali (checked 26 Oct 2026). Prices change with the date and the seats left, so search your date for today's fare.

Can I book RwandAir on SkyKoda?

Yes. SkyKoda had RwandAir fares on 2 routes in its latest checks, including Lagos to Kigali and Lagos to Nairobi. You get a real RwandAir ticket, which you can check on RwandAir's own website.

Does RwandAir fly from Abuja?

Not at the moment. RwandAir's Abuja flights have been suspended since February 2025 because of the Democratic Republic of Congo airspace closure. It still flies from Lagos.

Is there a direct flight from Lagos to Kigali?

Yes. RwandAir is the only airline flying nonstop between Lagos and Kigali.

When does RwandAir check-in close?

Counters close 90 minutes before international flights; online check-in opens 24 hours before.

Can I pay small small for a RwandAir flight?

Yes. With FlexPay you pay a deposit from 25% and the rest within 1 to 30 days; a fee of 6% of the airline base fare applies. Your RwandAir ticket is issued once you've paid in full, and the fare is not held until then.

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Sources

Airline facts checked on 27 October 2026 on the pages below. Airlines change routes, baggage and check-in rules; the rules for your ticket are the ones shown when you book. Prices on this page come from SkyKoda's own searches.

  1. RwandAir: flights to Nigeria
  2. RwandAir baggage
  3. RwandAir check-in times
  4. ch-aviation, Mar 2025: Abuja routes suspended
  5. Wikipedia: RwandAir

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