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Airports in Rwanda
Rwanda has 8 airports and airfields, including 1 large and 2 medium-sized airports; 2 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Kigali, is served by Kigali International Airport (KGL).
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List of airports in Rwanda
| Airport | City | IATA | ICAO | Type | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kigali International Airport Meet & Greet → | Kigali | KGL | HRYR | Large airport | 4,859 ft |
| Kamembe Airport | Kamembe | KME | HRZA | Medium airport | 5,192 ft |
| Gisenyi Airport (no scheduled flights) | Gisenyi | GYI | HRYG | Medium airport | 5,082 ft |
| Butare Airport (no scheduled flights) | Butare | BTQ | HRYI | Small airport | 5,801 ft |
| Ruhengeri Airport (no scheduled flights) | Ruhengeri | RHG | HRYU | Small airport | 6,102 ft |
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Airports with scheduled service, an IATA code or of medium/large size. Data: OurAirports (public domain).
Rwanda has 8 airports and airfields in the OurAirports database — #187 of 247 countries and territories by total number. Only a small part of them serve airline passengers: 1 large airport, 2 medium-sized airports and 2 airports with scheduled flights; the remaining 5 are small airstrips and seaplane bases used for private and general aviation.
Main international airports in Rwanda
The main international gateways are Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali. The capital, Kigali, is served by Kigali International Airport (KGL).
Domestic flights and regional airports
Scheduled flights reach 2 cities across Rwanda, with 2 regional airports linking smaller towns to the main hubs. The highest airport is Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) at 6,102 ft (1,860 m) above sea level.
Airport services and alternatives
At 1 airport in Rwanda — KGL — you can book Meet & Greet, lounge access or private transfers online. Among its neighbours, DR Congo (21 large/medium airports), Tanzania (12 large/medium airports), Uganda (5 large/medium airports) and Burundi (2 large/medium airports) — useful if a cross-border airport is closer or cheaper. To find the closest airport to a specific town, use the nearest airport finder for Rwanda.
Airports in Burundi — 2 large & medium
Airports in Tanzania — 12 large & medium
Airports in DR Congo — 21 large & medium
Airports in Uganda — 5 large & medium