Statistics on Edinburgh-Rwanda (Kigali) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Rwanda (Kigali) (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Rwanda (Kigali) from Edinburgh airport is $ 836 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 616 (in march) and $ 1119 (in august), which is a saving of $ 220 or a surplus of $ 284 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $485 to $539 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Rwanda (Kigali) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Rwanda (Kigali) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 4686 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Rwanda (Kigali) from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 616, saving $ 220 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 836). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1119).
Flight Edinburgh-Rwanda (Kigali): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 711 | $ 828 | fair price |
| February | $ 672 | $ 825 | fair price |
| March | $ 525 | $ 616 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 612 | $ 697 | good price |
| May | $ 549 | $ 645 | good price |
| June | $ 648 | $ 767 | good price |
| July | $ 875 | $ 1056 | high price |
| August | $ 971 | $ 1119 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 636 | $ 851 | fair price |
| October | $ 657 | $ 1019 | high price |
| November | $ 541 | $ 683 | good price |
| December | $ 754 | $ 914 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Rwanda (Kigali)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Rwanda (Kigali) range from $377 to $1185. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $377 to $431), 2% at the maximum price (from $1131 to $1185). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $700 to $754 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Rwanda flight
There are 12 companies that serve Edinburgh from Rwanda (Kigali) airport: KLM, Brussels Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Ryanair, EasyJet, Lufthansa, Air France, Qatar Airways, Flybe, Emirates, Swiss and British Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 4686 flights analyzed in previous years, KLM was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (27% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Rwanda route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Rwanda (Kigali) flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $76. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $73.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Rwanda (Kigali) to Edinburgh departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $58. Conversely, departing from Rwanda (Kigali) on a thursday may cost you an additional $86.
Top prices Edinburgh-Rwanda (Kigali)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Kigali | 12-05 to 16-05-2024 | $ 847 | layover flight with Iberia Express |
| Edinburgh → Kigali | 21-05 to 30-05-2024 | $ 707 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Kigali | 03-06 to 09-06-2024 | $ 838 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Kigali | 06-06 to 12-06-2024 | $ 750 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Kigali | 14-06 to 28-06-2024 | $ 942 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Kigali | 08-07 to 26-07-2024 | $ 980 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Kigali | 16-10 to 27-10-2024 | $ 770 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Kigali | 09-11 to 23-11-2024 | $ 725 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Kigali | 14-11 to 21-11-2024 | $ 651 | layover flight with Air France |
| Edinburgh → Kigali | 03-04 to 11-04-2025 | $ 859 | layover flight with KLM |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Rwanda (Kigali) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Rwanda flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Rwanda (Kigali), it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 695 $, which is a saving of 141 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (166 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Rwanda (Kigali) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | - |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 783 $) |
| March | - |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 669 $) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 611 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 639) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 660 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 743) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 901 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1033), 5 to 6 months ($ 975) |
| August | - |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 811 $) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 701 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 784) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 530 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 581), 3 to 4 months ($ 538) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 837 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Rwanda are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $33. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $66 more.
Edinburgh to Rwanda (Kigali): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 805 $707 to $861 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 2513 $750 to $5018 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1056 $980 to $1115 | fair price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 770 $770 to $770 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 688 $651 to $725 | fair price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 859 $859 to $859 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, october is cheaper to travel to Rwanda (Kigali). It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!