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Gisenyi Airport

Gisenyi, Rwanda

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Gisenyi Airport

Gisenyi, Rwanda

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Rwanda's western gateway on the shores of Lake Kivu.

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Gisenyi, Rwanda

Gisenyi Airport (IATA: GYI, ICAO: HRYG) is a small domestic airport serving Gisenyi, a city in the Western Province of Rwanda situated on the northern shore of Lake Kivu, bordering the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The airport primarily handles domestic flights within Rwanda and provides an air link between Gisenyi and the capital Kigali. Its single runway and modest facilities reflect the airport's regional, low-traffic nature. Gisenyi itself is a tourist destination known for Lake Kivu and its proximity to Volcanoes National Park, making the airport a convenient entry point for visitors to the region.

Terminals

The airport has a small, single terminal building suited to low-volume domestic passenger traffic.

Getting to & from

Ground transport to Gisenyi city centre is available via taxi and shared minibus, with the airport located close to the urban area.

Airlines here

RwandAir has operated domestic services connecting Gisenyi to Kigali, though scheduled services have been intermittent.

Notable facts

›Gisenyi Airport sits near the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
›The airport serves a region popular with tourists visiting Lake Kivu and Volcanoes National Park.
›It has a single asphalt runway suitable for small regional aircraft.
›Gisenyi (now part of Rubavu district) is one of Rwanda's western tourist hubs.
›Scheduled commercial services have historically been limited due to low passenger demand.

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