RwandAir has launched its first service to Europe this week when it began three times weekly flights from Kigali to London Gatwick

RwandAir has launched its first service to Europe this week when it began three times weekly flights (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays) from Kigali (KGL) to London Gatwick (LGW). The A330-200 service began on 26 May and faces no direct competition on the 6,560-kilometre route. The only other airline linking Kigali to Europe is Brussels Airlines which operates a six times weekly service from Brussels. Yvonne Makolo, Deputy CEO of RwandAir, said: “We are very proud to launch this important direct flight between the UK and Rwanda. British travellers are among the top five nationalities to visit Rwanda and this service will allow even easier access to the many natural wonders and unique experiences available throughout our beautiful country. This new route will also improve already strong trade links between the UK and Rwanda creating new long-lasting business opportunities.” Until now the airline’s longest route was from Kigali to Mumbai, at 5,217 kilometres.

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