Qatar Airways has returned to the capital of Rwanda, Kigali, after a three and half year hiatus.
The resumption marks the continued expansion of the airline’s African operations and its commitment to operating across the continent, providing increased connectivity and choice of destinations via Hamad International Airport in Doha.
The move is also expected to help boost socio-economic development in the region.
QATAR AIRWAYS: RESUMPTION OF KIGALI FLIGHTS
The airline resumed flights between Doha and the Rwandan capital, Kigali, from Wednesday, 25 June 2025.
It will operate four rotations a week on this route. Flights will operate every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
Flight schedules for this route:
– Doha to Kigali – Flight QR1389: Departure 08:20, Arrival 13:30
– Kigali to Doha – Flight QR1390: Departure 15:50, Arrival 22:50
“Africa is a vast, growing, and underserved market. Increasing our network in this vital region underscores our commitment to global connectivity, working in partnership with African states to support the continent’s trade, business and tourism potential.” Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Thierry Antinori, said.
RAMPING UP IN AFRICA
The resumption of Kigali flights will connect people and goods from the airline’s network of more than 170 global destinations to Rwanda onboard Qatar Airways’ Airbus A320, featuring 12 flatbed Business and 120 Economy Class seats.
That said, the addition of Kigali to the network bolsters Qatar Airways’ Africa capacity which currently averages over 44,000 seats per week.
The airline now offers over 170 weekly flights to 30 cities across Africa. Over the past year, Qatar Airways has also optimised its schedule in most African destinations to improve connectivity to key destinations, including Brussels, Guangzhou, London, New York, and Washington through its hub at Hamad International Airport.
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