Qatar Airways Returns to Kigali Rwanda - Finally!
After more than three years of radio silence, Qatar Airways has dusted off its passport and is officially back in Kigali. That’s right, Rwanda’s capital is once again getting a direct line to Doha. Flights resumed on June 25, and let’s be honest—it’s about time.
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Four Weekly Flights and Zero Excuses
If you’ve been dreaming of gorilla trekking or sipping coffee with views that make your phone camera weep, now’s your chance. Qatar Airways is offering four direct flights per week between Doha (DOH) and Kigali (KGL)—on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. That’s a long weekend getaway just waiting to happen.
Here’s the rundown:
- Flight QR1389 departs Doha at 08:20, gets you into Kigali at 13:30.
- Flight QR1390 heads back to Doha at 15:50, lands at 22:50.
Enough time on both ends to grab a proper meal and avoid the airport sprint.
A320 Comfort, No Matter Your Seat
The route is being flown on a comfy Airbus A320, with 12 seats in Business Class for the leg-stretchers and 120 in Economy for those who believe a good seat and a better nap are all you really need. Either way, expect top-notch service, because it’s Qatar Airways—and they don’t mess around when it comes to pampering you at 30,000 feet.
Why Kigali? Why Now?
Qatar Airways is clearly in its “expansion era,” with 30 African cities now on its route map and more than 170 weekly flights across the continent. Reintroducing Kigali is a nod to Rwanda’s growing role in business, tourism, and overall cool-factor. Whether you're in town for mountain gorillas, investment summits, or just looking to escape another bland Monday in Doha, Kigali is the move.
Connecting Africa to the World (and Vice Versa)
This isn’t just about direct flights—it’s about making travel less painful and a lot more exciting. Through Doha’s shiny Hamad International Airport, you can link to just about anywhere in the world. Fancy a side trip to Tokyo after your Rwanda safari? Done. Want to stop in Paris for pastries on your way home? You can do that too.
Bottom Line: Kigali Is Back on the Map
Whether you’re Rwandan heading abroad or international and craving that Kigali charm, Qatar Airways just made your travel plans a whole lot easier. No more awkward connections or questionable layovers. Just you, your passport, and a very stylish A320.
Now grab your bag—and maybe some sunscreen or a fleece, depending on which way you’re headed. Either way, Kigali’s calling.
