Private Jet Charter Serena (MRE) to Kigali (KGL)

Fly privately from Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE) to Kigali International Airport (KGL), a 545 km (294 nm) flight, from 1h 01m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $5,300 all-in.

Distance: 545 km
Fastest: 1h 01m
From: $5,300
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Serena to Kigali?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
1h 19m
Est. price
$8,600
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
1h 10m
Est. price
$8,000
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
1h 10m
Est. price
$12,200
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
1h 09m
Est. price
$20,300
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
1h 07m
Est. price
$19,000
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
1h 04m
Est. price
$32,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
1h 42m
Est. price
$5,300
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	1h 19m	Non-stop	$8,600$4,400 – $12,800	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	1h 10m	Non-stop	$8,000$4,500 – $11,500	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	1h 10m	Non-stop	$12,200$6,000 – $18,300	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	1h 09m	Non-stop	$20,300$11,600 – $29,000	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	1h 07m	Non-stop	$19,000$12,000 – $26,000	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	1h 04m	Non-stop	$32,600$22,400 – $42,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	1h 42m	Non-stop	$5,300$3,200 – $7,400	Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Serena to Kigali non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 545 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax: 7
Time: 2h 00m
Range: 1,700km

about $7,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 1h 22m
Range: 2,450km

about $11,500one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 1h 25m
Range: 2,161km

about $12,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 1h 09m
Range: 3,150km

about $18,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 12
Time: 1h 09m
Range: 6,480km

about $26,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 1h 08m
Range: 6,075km

about $29,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Serena to Kigali in local time

Take off from Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Kigali International Airport (KGL) at about 10:01 local time, after 1h 01m in the air. Kigali is 1 hour behind Serena.

Return flight: Kigali to Serena

Empty legs near this route

No empty legs near Serena or Kigali right now. They appear when an aircraft has to fly there empty, often at a fraction of the charter price.

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Serena to Kigali price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $5,000; July is the dearest at about $5,800.

$5.7kDec: about $5,700
$5.1kJan: about $5,100
$5.0kFeb: about $5,000
$5.2kMar: about $5,200
$5.3kApr: about $5,300
$5.2kMay: about $5,200
$5.7kJun: about $5,700
$5.8kJul: about $5,800
$5.7kAug: about $5,700
$5.2kSept: about $5,200
$5.3kOct: about $5,300

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

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Our read of the market for Serena to Kigali on your date.

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Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 4% less.

From, on Mon 23 Nov: $10,800
Empty legs, past year: 0

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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

Your time is worth

Private jet

$2,880

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 52m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

4h 12m door to door

You save 2h 20m each, 9h 18m for the group. The jet costs $1,880 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Serena to Kigali cost?

$5,300 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $8,500 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
Very Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

Arrive at Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Kigali International Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureMara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE)Serena, Kenya ArrivalKigali International Airport (KGL)Kigali, Rwanda

Fastest flight time: 1h 01mUp to 19 passengers

Serena to Kigali, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Serena to Kigali cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 545 km flight from Serena (MRE) to Kigali (KGL) range from about $5,300 in the turboprops category to around $42,800 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.

How long is the flight from Serena to Kigali by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 1h 01m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Serena to Kigali non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 545 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Serena to Kigali?

Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.

How much is a return private jet from Serena to Kigali?

About $8,500 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.

When is the cheapest time to fly private from Serena to Kigali?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $5,000 and July about $5,800. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.

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Aircraft for Serena to Kigali

These jets can fly the 545 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km range Eclipse 5501,815 km range Beechjet 400A2,135 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

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