Kigali to Johannesburg Flights

Kigali International Airport

Getting cheap flights from Kigali is easy and convenient with Orbitz.com. You can search the Orbitz.com website for the best rates on airfares. Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda, is serviced by the Kigali International Airport, also known as Kanombe International Airport. It is located about eight miles east of the central business district of Kigali. Ten airlines serve the Kigali International Airport, including American Airlines, Air France, KLM, and Kenya Airways.

Parking at the Airport

Several parking options are available at the Kigali International Airport. You can park in the airport's parking lot, off property, or you can choose the more convenient meet-and-greet chauffeur option.

Transportation to the Airport

Orbitz.com can help you find car rental services to provide transportation to Kigali International Airport. Several car rental companies, such as Hertz, Avis, and Alamo, service the airport. Many hotels in Kigali offer complementary shuttle services to and from the airport. Taxis can also bring you to the airport; a trip from downtown Kigali to the airport usually costs RWF 5,000 (USD 12) and takes about 15 minutes.

Kigali International Airport Restaurants

Travelers who want to depart from Kigali International Airport can take advantage of the variety of food options available. Bourbon Coffee Shop offers brewed and espresso coffee drinks, along with breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are also several other restaurants and cafeterias inside the airport. Orbitz.com users can use the website to book low-cost flights from Kigali.

Airports in Johannesburg

A young and dynamic city, Johannesburg is a transit point connecting more popular tourist destinations like Cape Town and Kruger National Park. The tourism of the city bloomed after passing visitors discovered its beauty. Long and interconnecting flights to Johannesburg are made simple by using Orbitz.com.

There are four airports in the Johannesburg area: O.R. Tambo International Airport, Lanseria Airport, Rand Airport and Grand Central Airport. ORTIA is the nearest airport to Johannesburg and is roughly 14 miles east of the city. It is the hub to major airlines like Air France, British Airways, Singapore Airlines and South African Airways. Lanseria Airport and Grand Central Airport are both privately owned international airports and handle private and chartered flights.

Transportation from O.R. Tambo International Airport

Arriving passengers can easily switch from international terminals to domestic terminals through the Gautrain rail transit system. The transit system also links the airport to Sandton, the main business district and a popular tourist destination in the metro. You can also reserve car rental services on Orbitz.com prior to arriving in the airport for hassle-free transportation. Five bus lines also pass through ORTIA twice a day. Private bus companies run to and from the airport and link passengers to Johannesburg's central business district.

Weather in Johannesburg

Winter in Johannesburg begins in May and is considered the sunniest, albeit the coldest, part of the year. Frost can be experienced on occasional nights, and temperatures can drop to 4 degrees Celsius. Rainfall occurs during the summer months and can bring about afternoon thunderstorms.

Major Attractions in Johannesburg

Johannesburg is home to some of the tallest buildings in Africa, including the Sentech Tower and the Carlton Centre. Johannesburg is also regarded as one of the greenest cities in the world because of the millions of trees planted within the city. Many tourists enjoy shopping in the upscale shopping malls like the Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City. Johannesburg is dedicated to wildlife preservation and is home to the Lion Park nature reserve and the De Wildt Cheetah Centre. If you like the fusion of business and wildlife in one city, you can check your planner and reserve budget flights to Johannesburg on Orbitz.com.