Route cheat-sheet

• Airports: Johannesburg (JNB) → Kigali (KGL)
• Typical duration: mixed nonstop/1-stop patterns by season
• Airline patterns: options via KGL/ADD/NBO; check seasonality
• Best booking window: 8–16+ weeks for long-haul/leisure peaks; 3–8 weeks for regional business.
• Peak price drivers: SA school holidays, regional conferences, and big events at destination.

How to win this route (strategy)

Safari connectors, conference timing, hub quality (ADD/NBO/KGL), visa/transit checks.

Practical tactics before you buy

• Conference starts = morning arrivals. Aim for early landings or red-eyes that beat registration queues.
• Safari links (NBO/KGL): book protected connections above MCT and prefer same-terminal transfers.
• Transit paperwork: some hubs require transit visas for terminal changes—verify for your passport.
• If you’re self-connecting, buy a longer buffer and avoid last flights of the day.

Baggage & fare brands (plain English)

• Economy Light/Basic: cabin-only; strict size/weight. Add checked bag at booking if you’ll need it.
• Standard/Flex: includes checked bag(s) and friendlier changes—often cheaper than add-ons later.
• Sports/dive/photo gear: check special-item rules; prebook where airlines allow.
• If plans can change, weigh fare difference vs flexible fare brand up-front.

Connections & hub quality

• Prefer same-terminal connections above the official minimum connection time (MCT).
• If self-connecting across tickets, buy a larger buffer and avoid last flights of the day.
• Red-eye considerations: landing late can simplify transfers; landing early can help meeting schedules.

On-arrival logistics — Kigali

• Arrange airport-hotel transfers in advance for late arrivals; conference districts can be busy at dawn.
• If connecting to safari flights, verify luggage soft-bag rules and weight limits.
• Keep proof of onward travel and hotel address for immigration forms.

Documents & health (verify official guidance)

• Check entry visa requirements for your passport and any transit countries—rules change.
• Ensure passport validity and blank pages meet the destination’s standards.
• Verify any health requirements (e.g., vaccination certificates) per official sources.
• Carry travel insurance that covers medical care and trip changes.

Book smarter on FMLT

• Search /flights/johannesburg-to-kigali/ and add travellers/dates.
• Filter by bags, time of day, stops and fare flexibility.
• Compare fare brands line-by-line; include what you’ll need up-front.
• Secure checkout via major cards or instant EFT; your confirmation includes airline record locators.