RwandAir to start connecting Kigali and Israel’s Tel Aviv in June

Rwanda’s national carrier, RwandAir will start direct flights to Israel’s Tel Aviv from its capital, Kigali in the next month.

After United Arab Emirates, this will be the RwandAir’s 29^th destination and second destination in the Middle East. Its network with connect Kigali and Tel Aviv three times a week, according to the official statement.

The official statement further revealed that the new route will be operated on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays by a Boeing 737-800NG offering 16 seats in business class and 138 seats in economy class. The development will enhance bilateral ties between two countries including strengthening further businesses. The airline announced that it will start the operation on June 25.

“Tel Aviv is one of the world’s leading tech hubs and we look forward to flying business travellers as well as pilgrims visiting the Holy Land, to and from our network on this new route. It will also be a great opportunity to ease travel and strengthen diplomatic ties between the two countries,” the statement noted, as reported by The New Times.

Tickets are currently available, according to the airline, for sale through RwandAir website, travel agencies including sales offices. In recent years, RwandAir has been widening its wings to new destinations that leaves severe positive impact including the strengthening of hospitality sector performance. Rwanda’s flag carrier airline also plans to foray into the American markets with flights to New York.

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