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Travel - International Travel Warning All but essential travel to rural areas bordering Burundi and Congo (Dem Rep) is advised against. There remains a risk of indiscriminate attacks on Rwanda from rebel groups operating outside the country in the border regions with these countries. Air There is no direct commercial air service to Rwanda from the UK at present. The national carrier is Rwandair Express. Other airlines serving Rwanda include Air Burundi, East African, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, SN Brussels Airlines and South African Airways. Approximate flight times From Kigali to London is 12 hours, including stopovers. International airports Kigali (KGL) (Kigali International Airport), 12km (7.5 miles) east of Kigali (travel time – 25 minutes). Airport facilities include bar, duty free shop, post office and currency exchange. Bus and taxi services are available. Departure tax US$20 or equivalent in Rwanda Francs. Road International routes are available from the surrounding countries of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania and Uganda. Visitors are advised to exercise extreme caution, owing to political instability. Bus: There are daily services from Kampala in Uganda and Bujumbura in Burundi to Kigali. |