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Connecting Africa and the world from Rwanda.

Founded

2002

Headquarters

Kigali, Rwanda

RwandAir is the national carrier of Rwanda, wholly owned by the Government of Rwanda. Founded in 2002 and commencing commercial operations in 2003, the airline has grown from a small regional operator into one of Africa's fastest-expanding carriers, connecting Rwanda to destinations across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The airline operates out of Kigali International Airport (also known as Kanombe International Airport) and has invested significantly in modernizing its fleet with new Airbus and Boeing aircraft. RwandAir is known for its high service standards and has won multiple awards for customer experience within the African aviation sector. RwandAir plays a central role in Rwanda's Vision 2050 economic development strategy, positioning Kigali as a major aviation hub for the African continent. The airline has pursued ambitious expansion plans, including the development of a new greenfield airport at Bugesera intended to further boost Rwanda's connectivity.

Hubs & network

RwandAir's primary hub is Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda.

Fleet

RwandAir operates a mixed fleet including Airbus A330, Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, and Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft.

Notable facts

›RwandAir is fully owned by the Government of Rwanda and serves as the country's flag carrier.
›The airline launched its first long-haul intercontinental routes to Europe (Brussels and London) in 2018-2019.
›RwandAir has consistently ranked among the top airlines in sub-Saharan Africa for service quality.
›The airline is a key pillar of Rwanda's strategy to become a leading aviation and logistics hub in Africa.
›A new international airport at Bugesera, near Kigali, is planned to significantly expand Rwanda's aviation capacity.

Official website Wikipedia

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Primary hubs

Kigali International AirportKGL · 15 rts Maya-Maya International AirportBZV · 2 rts Julius Nyerere International AirportDAR · 2 rts Douala International AirportDLA · 2 rts Dubai International AirportDXB · 2 rts Kilimanjaro International AirportJRO · 2 rts

Route network map (40 legs)

Leaflet © OpenStreetMap © CARTO

Route network

ACC → LOS738

BJM → KGLDH4

BRU → KGL332

BZV → DLA73W

BZV → KGL73W

DAR → JROCRJ

DAR → KGLCRJ

DLA → BZV73W

DLA → LBV738 73W

DXB → KGL738

DXB → MBA738

EBB → KGLCRJ 738 DH4

IST → KGL739

JNB → KGL73W

JRO → DARCRJ

JRO → KGLCRJ

JUB → KGLCRJ

KGL → BJMDH4

KGL → BRU332

KGL → BZV73W

KGL → DARCRJ

KGL → DXB738

KGL → EBBCRJ 738 DH4

KGL → IST739

KGL → JNB73W

KGL → JROCRJ

KGL → JUBCRJ

KGL → KMEDH4

KGL → LBV73W 738

KGL → LOS73W 738

KGL → MBA738

KGL → NBOCRJ

KME → KGLDH4

LBV → DLA73W 738

LBV → KGL738 73W

LOS → ACC73W

LOS → KGL738 73W

MBA → DXB738

MBA → KGL738

NBO → KGLCRJ

Fleet (aircraft types operated)

Boeing 737-80015 routes 73W13 routes CRJ12 routes De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q6 routes Airbus A330-2002 routes Boeing 737-9002 routes

Encyclopaedia

RwandAir Limited is the national flag carrier airline of Rwanda, headquartered in Kigali and operating from its primary hub at Kigali International Airport. The airline operates flights 25 destinations across various regions, including East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

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