Airport
Gisenyi Airport (GYI)
Gisenyi Airport is a small domestic gateway serving Gisenyi and the Rubavu area in Rwanda's Western Province, close to Lake Kivu and the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It offers a convenient starting point for journeys to the town centre, lakeside hotels and the nearby Goma border crossing.
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About Gisenyi Airport
Gisenyi Airport (IATA: GYI, ICAO: HRYG) is a small domestic airport serving the town of Gisenyi, also known as Rubavu, in Rwanda's Western Province. It sits close to the northern shore of Lake Kivu and near the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, making it a useful gateway for the Rubavu area and the neighbouring city of Goma.
The airport has a single asphalt runway measuring about 1,015 metres and is located at an elevation of roughly 1,549 metres above sea level. Its passenger terminal handles domestic flights, and the airport has served as a connection point for domestic air services in western Rwanda.
Gisenyi Airport lies approximately 2 km from the Gisenyi town centre, with taxis, private transfers and local road transport available for the short journey to hotels and lakeside destinations.
Although it is smaller than Kigali International Airport, Gisenyi Airport supports regional access and tourism around Lake Kivu, one of Rwanda's main leisure destinations.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Gisenyi Airport operates through a single passenger terminal serving domestic flights. The compact terminal building handles check-in, security screening, arrivals and departures in one location.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Gisenyi Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Gisenyi Airport to hotels, guesthouses, the town centre and other locations around Gisenyi and Lake Kivu.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport to business meetings, hotel visits or excursions around Gisenyi and Rubavu.
Car Rental
Rent a car at Gisenyi Airport for independent travel around Gisenyi, Rubavu and onward journeys in Rwanda's Western Province.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Gisenyi Airport, hotels, event venues and destinations around Lake Kivu or the border area.
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