RwandAir to unveil direct flights from Kigali to DRC’s Kinshasa in April

Rwanda is gradually becoming a new prosperous destination to do business and its tourism industry is inflating at a fast pace. Now RwandAir is all set to launch direct flights from Kigali International Airport to Kinshasa, the capital of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The deal was sealed this week as officials from both countries signed a bilateral service air agreement that will allow RwandAir to fly to Kinshasa. The national carrier will commence its flight on April 14, 2019.

According to Chief Executive Officer of RwandAir, Yvonne Makolo, Kigali-Kinshasa route is viable for both passenger and cargo business and that for a while they have been keen on launching operations on it. The central bank's data reveals that DRC remains the main destination for Rwanda's informal exports, accounting for 86.9 percent of Kigali's informal cross boarder exports, as reported by The New Times.

RwandAir currently serves 26 destinations in Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. DRC President Felix Tshisekedi is expected to visit Rwanda in a few days.