Kigali airport fees: what you pay at KGL
Passengers leaving Kigali on an international flight pay an airport service charge of US$40 and a security charge of US$10, so US$50 in total. Domestic departures pay US$10 plus US$10. Both sit inside the ticket and children under two are exempt. The amounts come from the Rwanda eAIP, first edition, in force since 25 January 2024 and still the edition online in October 2026. The Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority adds an oversight fee worked out as 30 percent of these two charges.
Unconfirmed figures. The amounts on this page come from the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority aeronautical publication (eAIP), edition of January 2024, still the current edition. We have not found a newer official notice to confirm them, so every charge is marked Unconfirmed. Check your ticket receipt or the airline before you travel.
Every charge at this airport
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How it is paid | Set by | Collected by / goes to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport service charge (international) eAIP 1st edition effective 25 January 2024. No later amendment was listed in October 2026. Children under 2 exempt. 1,2 | US$40 | Departing international passengers aged 2 and over | Inside the ticket | Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (published in the Rwanda AIP) | Airlines, for Rwanda Airports Company | Unconfirmed |
| Airport service charge (domestic) Same eAIP edition. Children under 2 exempt. 1 | US$10 | Departing domestic passengers aged 2 and over | Inside the ticket | Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (published in the Rwanda AIP) | Airlines, for Rwanda Airports Company | Unconfirmed |
| Security charge Same eAIP edition. Children under 2 exempt. 1 | US$10 | Departing domestic and international passengers aged 2 and over | Inside the ticket | Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (published in the Rwanda AIP) | Airlines, for Rwanda Airports Company | Unconfirmed |
| Passenger safety and security oversight fee Set out in AIC A 01/23 (3 April 2023). The text does not say whether this is added on top of the US$50 or paid out of it. 3 | 30 percent of the service charge plus security charge | Every departing passenger, domestic and international | Inside the ticket for scheduled flights. Collected by the airport for charter and private flights | Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority | Airlines or airport operator, for RCAA | Unconfirmed |
Evidence summary: 5 linked sources; 0 charges confirmed in force; 4 unconfirmed. Suspended and proposed charges are not treated as payable now.
How to pay
- Nothing to pay at the airport on scheduled flights. The charges are in the ticket price.
- Check the RW and C8 lines in your ticket tax breakdown.
What this page does not cover
This page does not cover visa fees and is not legal advice. Fees change: check the date above and your ticket receipt before you travel.
Common questions
How much is the airport tax at Kigali?
The Rwanda AIP lists US$40 for international departures and US$10 for domestic ones, plus a US$10 security charge.
Do I pay cash at Kigali airport?
No. The AIP says the operator pays the charges and they go into the ticket price.
Do babies pay at Kigali?
No. Children under two are exempt from both the service charge and the security charge.
Sources
- Rwanda eAIP: GEN 4.1 Aerodrome charges (1st edition, effective 25 January 2024)
- AFRAA: Taxes, fees and charges in Africa (November 2020)
- Rwanda eAIP: AIC A 01/23, RCAA fees and charges (3 April 2023)
- Rwanda eAIP: GEN 0.2 Record of AIP amendments (1st edition)
- Cathay Pacific: Tax codes and abbreviations (28 September 2026)
Change log
- : Page published from an official tariff, figures marked Unconfirmed.