Kigali International Airport in Rwanda
Kigali International Airport is a major entry point in the country, it is placed on the outskirts of the city it is formerly known as the Gregoire Kayibanda International Airport. It is the main airport center of Rwanda, in the capital city of Kigali, Kigali is referred to as one of the cleanest cities and the most organized town of East Africa, it is an entry point to other neighboring states as well like Uganda, guests can easily access the southwestern part of the country, Burundi and the democratic republic of Congo, the airport sites 1491 meters above sea level, with a runway of 3500 meters, this makes it easy for any craft to land at the airport, the airport is designed with modernity and classy looks, tucked with the backdrop of the rolling beautiful mountains of the land of a thousand hills.
Kigali city characterized by the important Landmarks of Rwanda, for instance, the Rwanda memorial genocides, this is a place of rest that was constructed with a combined effort by the people of Rwanda that lost their lives during the 1994 Rwanda genocide which led to the massive killings of residents, several factors triggered this. The city is home to several inhabitants from other destinations, having embassies representing them and actual settlers, top city attractions include the Rwanda Genocide Memorial, Local markets, city crafts village instilled to selling local crafts made from their produce, this includes wood carvings, baskets, mats, the Kigali Convention Center the architectural design of the building is an underestimate which requires you to pay a visit. The airport is a one-stop place for all incoming and departures from the country, the latest renovations going on at the airport have raised the status of the region to be one of the best in Africa and ranked 7th in the regional airports, the reception of the airport is very lovely and going extra miles to ensure great guest experiences.
Carriers that land at the airport include Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways, and Uganda airways, Rwanda air is mostly used by residents and readily available for guests from other different destinations to use, the amenities of the airport make it easy for travelers, its sanitary facilities, shops, and proper parking space, to have ease with traveling to Rwanda, it is important to have proper travel documents like passports at least 6 months before expiry, visa which can be applied online, yellow fever vaccination card, You will need to have transfers arranged for you from the airport to accommodation facility, different companies are in a position to offer this they take you to the hotels that have been booked for your dinner and staying overnight. There are several service providers for this service and the amount of money charged depends on the distance from the airport to the destination where you are going but in most cases, it costs about 25-30USD, transfers are done in private cars, coaches, minivans, limousines, there are options of having a driver or be on self-drive, drivers wait for you and transfer you to accommodation, this is an analgesic time as you pass through the city center.
There are available accommodation facilities in Rwanda Kigali ranging from the best budget to luxury. Examples of facilities include Kigali Serena Hotel, hotel des miles to mention a few.