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  • Kigali Stopover
  • Doha Stopover

Who Is Eligible?

Passengers that hold tickets with long connections times greater than 8 hours but less than 24 hours in Kigali Airport are eligible to apply for the stopover offer.

Passenger must hold a validated RwandAir ticket (459 documents).

How To Apply?

At least 48hours prior to the first departure, customers or sales office can send their ticket information to the following email address: stpc@rwandair.com

Passengers will receive hotel reservation information and procedure to follow when they arrive at Kigali international airport.

What Does it Offer?

Economy Class Passengers: 1x night hotel stay at one of RwandAir partner hotels.

Business Class Passengers: 2x nights hotel stay at one of RwandAir partner hotels.

* $100 surcharge is embedded in the fare.

Terms and conditions


Customers with extended connecting times in Kigali International Airport (KGL) are eligible to make use of the stopover under the following terms and conditions:

  • Stopover is available to customers holding a return RwandAir ticket (issued on a RwandAir ticket stock starting with 459). The stopover can be used outbound and on the return leg of their trip.
  • Stopover in Kigali is only available for passengers connecting from Kigali Airport (KGL) departure and return flights must be via Kigali.
  • The stopover offer does not apply to domestic tickets with international connections, eg KME-KGL-BRU.
  • The stopover benefit is available to customers who have a minimum of 8 hours to 24 hours connecting time to their next flight.
  • The stopover service provides a maximum of 1-night accommodation to economy class passengers and 2 nights’ accommodation to business class passengers. Transport from the airport to the hotel and back to the airport will be provided and organized with the contracted hotel.
  • The hotel voucher does not include any alcoholic beverages or laundry services; passengers will bare all the costs if they decide to consume these products as services.
  • The hotel options provided are subject to the availability of RwandAir contracted hotels.
  • Passengers must email stpc@rwandair.com at least 48 hours prior to their departure, to receive their hotel voucher prior to departure. Passenger can also receive their hotel vouchers at the airport on arrival but must expect delays in hotel arrangements and transportation to the airport.
  • Visa fees, travel costs around the city, and any additional tours will be borne by the passenger. Any additional costs will be the passenger’s responsibility. Note: Citizens of countries members to the following international organizations; African Union, Commonwealth and La Francophonie get visa upon arrival and are waived visa fees for a visit of 30 days.
  • Stopover offer is not available for free tickets (R and Z classes).
  • RwandAir Dreammiles award (Miles) ticket are eligible for stopover.
  • Please note that the hotel voucher and boarding pass must be presented to the hotel upon check-in.
  • The hotel voucher cannot be changed after it has been issued by the system.
  • It is the responsibility of passengers to fulfill the entry requirements and requirements to Rwanda. Passengers are responsible for all visa/passport and regulatory obligations.
  • RwandAir is not responsible for any changes, errors or inaccuracies in the information provided.
  • RwandAir reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of Stopover in Kigali.

Doha Break: A Truly Enjoyable Twist

Who Is Eligible?

Book a multi-city RwandAir ticket with a transit in Doha of between 8 and 96 hours (4 days).

How To Apply?

To book your ‘Qatar Stopover’ email to doha.stopover@rwandair.com for hotel stay for up to 4 nights.

What Does it Offer?

RwandAir offers the stopover fare that can be included in the fare for $100 per person per night, this includes the following:

  • Hotel accommodation is on single occupancy, with bed and breakfast basis only
  • Hotel transfers to and from the airport
  • 24-hour check-in and check-out
    • The following is not included and passenger will have to do their own arrangements:
  • Arrival visa & applicable fees if any
  • Tour and excursions
  • Additional meals outside of the breakfast offered at the hotel

Terms and conditions


  • To book your ‘Qatar Stopover’ email to doha.stopover@rwandair.com for hotel stay for up to 4 nights
  • This offer is applicable exclusively to transit passengers with connecting flights, traveling until June 30, 2025.
  • The offer is also subject to room availability at the time of booking.
  • The offer does not guarantee a visa for entry into the country; it depends on whether the passenger already has a valid visa to enter or is eligible for a visa on arrival as per their nationality. Visa on arrival eligibility is updated on regular basis, hence passengers are encouraged to contact doha.stopover@rwandair.com to verify their visa eligibility.
  • Doha stopover is valid for a transit period between 8 and 96 hours (4 days) and is chargeable on a per night basis.
  • Qatar Stopover is available to book up to 72 hours before the check-in date.
  • Bookings can be cancelled any time up to 72 hours before the day of arrival. Refunds may take up to 1 month from the date of request.
  • Voluntary changes can be accepted one time only without an amendment fee.
  • In case of visa rejections, bookings stand confirmed and are non-amendable and non-refundable.

Frequently Asked Questions

01. Do Stopover Packages include airport transfers, meals or other benefits?

Stopover Packages are on room only basis. Optional breakfast, transfers and tours are available on purchase.

02. Can customers book a Qatar Stopover without a visa?

NO, a valid visa is required to enter the country. Entry into Qatar will be at the discretion of the immigration authorities.

Only Rwandan, Seychelles and South African nationals are entitled for Visa on Arrival in Qatar, while other African Nationals can apply for visa though https://hayya.qa/ subject to Holding US, Schengen, Canadian, Australian & New Zealand visit/residency visas and meeting the required guidelines.

03. What other services are offered to customers during the stay?

Customers can enjoy a range of thrilling desert experiences in addition to exciting tours around the city available for booking with Discover Qatar.

04. What are the check-in procedures at the hotel?

Customers have to show their booking voucher and boarding pass at the time of check-in. If the customer has lost their boarding pass, they must provide their RwandAir e-ticket number to the hotel for validation.

05. What time is check-in and check-out for Stopover hotels?

The Qatar Stopover allows customers to check-in any time of the day according to their flight itinerary and check-out any time within 24 hours maximum for 1-night stay offer and within 96 hours for maximum of 4 nights stay.

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