Rwanda: airport fees and taxes
We cover 1 airport in Rwanda. Each section below summarises the charges. Open the airport page for how to pay, the sources and the change log.
Kigali International Airport (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.
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How paid | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport service charge (international) | US$40 | Departing international passengers aged 2 and over | Inside the ticket | Unconfirmed |
| Airport service charge (domestic) | US$10 | Departing domestic passengers aged 2 and over | Inside the ticket | Unconfirmed |
| Security charge | US$10 | Departing domestic and international passengers aged 2 and over | Inside the ticket | Unconfirmed |
| Passenger safety and security oversight fee | 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 | Unconfirmed |
Last checked 19 October 2026. Full page and sources