Travelling from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Kigali International Airport (KGL): what you need to know
Kigali's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Kigali six hours ahead of Montreal.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your YUL to KGL flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Kigali International Airport flight is $1,296. A return fare right now is $1,534. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YUL to KGL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Kigali International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
When it comes to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport's on-time performance, 64.89% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Kigali International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to YUL:
Arriving at Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Consider staying in a hotel near KGL if you're catching a late Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Venture beyond Kigali and discover off-the-radar places with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Kigali International Airport rental car from providers like Europcar or Green Motion.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Kigali International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to central Kigali
Kigali International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Kigali. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 55 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Kigali International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Kigali in April.
Lock in your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Kigali International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Kigali during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from YUL to KGL in May if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC on average.
Explore more of Rwanda
See the best of Kigali, then visit other captivating parts of Rwanda. Head south-west to Butare, about 80 kilometres away. Ngoma Genocide Memorial and Chapel are great places to begin your adventure here.
Any journey through Rwanda wouldn't be complete without a stop in Gitarama. Muhanga Design centre and Paroisse Saint André Gitarama are among the highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 40 kilometres south-west of Kigali.