Important update: The Urban Mobility Conference has been postponed. New dates will be announced shortly.

Destination — Kigali, Rwanda

Travel to Kigali

Everything you need to plan your journey to the Urban Mobility Conference at the Kigali Convention Centre. Please note the conference has been postponed — we recommend holding off on booking travel until the new dates are announced.

Kigali Convention Centre exterior

Please hold off on booking travel

The conference has been postponed and new dates will be announced in due course. The guidance below on flights, visas, and accommodation remains accurate for Kigali, but we advise delegates not to confirm flights or hotels until the revised dates are published.

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The Destination

Kigali, Rwanda

Kigali is one of Africa’s most dynamic, clean, and innovative capital cities. Consistently ranked as the continent’s cleanest and safest city, it is a showcase for African urban development done right.

Rwanda’s commitment to sustainability, technology, and green growth makes Kigali the ideal setting for a conference about Africa’s sustainable mobility future.

Safest city
in sub-Saharan Africa
~21°C
average year-round
Visa-friendly
AU member visa on arrival
Mild climate
18–26°C year-round

Getting to Kigali

Kigali International Airport

IATA: KGL

Located approximately 10 km from the city centre and 8 km from the Kigali Convention Centre. Transfer time is approximately 20–30 minutes by taxi.

Kanombe, Kigali, Rwanda

Airlines serving Kigali

RwandAirDirect from Nairobi, Johannesburg, Lagos, Accra, Addis Ababa, Dubai, Brussels, London
Ethiopian AirlinesVia Addis Ababa — wide African and international network
Kenya AirwaysVia Nairobi — connects to 50+ destinations across Africa
Qatar AirwaysVia Doha — global connectivity through the Gulf hub
Brussels AirlinesVia Brussels — European gateway to Kigali

Visa Information

1
African Union member states

Visa on arrival for all AU member state passport holders

2
E-visa (most nationalities)

Apply online at migration.gov.rw — typically processed within 72 hours

3
Visa on arrival

Available for citizens of many countries, issued at Kigali International Airport

Apply for e-visa at migration.gov.rw

Where to Stay

Closest to KCC

Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre

★★★★★
On-site from KCC

Directly connected to KCC — official partner hotel

Marriott Hotel Kigali

★★★★★
5 min walk from KCC

Luxury hotel in the Kacyiru district, walking distance to KCC

Kigali Serena Hotel

★★★★★
10 min drive from KCC

Premier hotel in central Kigali, renowned for its gardens and service

Hotel des Mille Collines

★★★★
15 min drive from KCC

Iconic Kigali hotel with sweeping city views

Delegates are encouraged to book early. Official hotel blocks and group rates will be announced closer to the event.

Weather in Kigali

Kigali enjoys a mild highland tropical climate year-round, with temperatures averaging 18–26°C and no extreme seasons. Whatever dates are confirmed for the conference, delegates can expect comfortable, temperate conditions. Guidance on what to pack will follow once the new dates are announced.

Sep
21°C
Rain: Low
Oct
21°C
Rain: Med
Nov
21°C
Rain: Low
Dec
20°C
Rain: High

Practical Information

Time Zone
Central Africa Time (CAT) — UTC+2
Currency
Rwandan Franc (RWF) · USD widely accepted
Connectivity
Excellent 4G/5G coverage across Kigali
Safety
Kigali is consistently ranked among Africa's safest cities
Getting Around
Taxis, Moto-taxis, ride-hailing apps (Yego, Yandex)
Language
Kinyarwanda, French, English (widely spoken)

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