RWANDA TRAVEL GUIDE 2021
Discover the world with RwandAir
RwandAir is the ambitious African airline which punches above its weight - much like the country it proudly carries its flag for, Rwanda From humble beginnings the airline has stretched its wings and embarked on its aim to become the continent’s premier African airline. Based in the heart of Africa, RwandAir began operations on December 1, 2002 as the new national carrier for Rwanda, under the name Rwandair Express. In 2009 the fledgling carrier officially rebranded to become RwandAir, based at Kigali International Airport. Nearly two decades after its foundation RwandAir had developed its Kigali hub to offer customers 29 destinations with short and medium-haul flights across Africa, and long-haul destinations to Brussels, Dubai, Guangzhou, Mumbai, London and Tel Aviv. RwandAir invested to create a fleet of 12 aircraft and fuelled its bold long-haul, wide bodied expansion plans, with two Airbus A330s offering the airline’s customers a choice of three cabins, including international Business Class with fully-flat beds, for the discerning traveller. The airline also operates six Boeing B737s serving mid-haul routes within Africa and four Bombardier aircraft, providing essential fast regional connections to destinations, such as Nairobi. While the pandemic outbreak has clearly slowed down the global aviation sector,
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plans are well underway to develop a new airport for the ambitious African airline, to replace RwandAir’s present Kigali home. A multi-million dollar investment will see the building of Bugesera International Airport, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure to meet the requirements of the rapidly developing air transport sector of Rwanda. RwandAir has expanded to opening up Rwanda to new markets for both trade and tourism.
It has been particularly successful in encouraging the growth of tourism, especially for premium travellers looking to experience Rwanda’s beautiful unspoilt rolling landscape, game reserves with world-class hotels and its world-famous mountain gorillas. RwandAir has helped put Rwanda firmly back on the tourist map and acted as an ambassador for the country, through its warm and welcoming service - on the ground and in the air. Rwanda’s beautiful natural landscape, attracting visitors from all over the world, is cherished and celebrated by RwandAir. The airline recognises that air travel has an impact on the environment and is committed to reducing this by embedding sustainability in its operations. It daily works to reduce waste, remove any unnecessary weight,
