RWANDA COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS TO RESUME AUGUST 1, 2020

According to a statement from Mininfra, several measures shall be adhered to safeguard the health of passengers, crew, and staff.

“Rwanda’s airports will reopen for scheduled commercial flight operations on August 1, 2020. To ensure the safety and health of passengers, crews, and staff, airport operations will adhere to guidelines developed by the Ministry of Health and recommendations of the ICAO Council on Aviation Recovery Task Force,” reads part of the statement.

The Task Force aims at identifying and recommending strategic priorities and policies for States and industry operators in regards to responding to the serious impact being felt across the international civil aviation sector as a result of Covid-19.

Mininfra also noted that: “All passengers, including those in transit, will be required to show proof of a Covid-19 PCR negative test from a certified laboratory, taken within 72 hours of arriving in Rwanda.”

For passengers entering Rwanda, the statement adds, a second PCR test will be conducted upon arrival, with results delivered within 24 hours.

According to the Ministry, during the 24 hours of waiting for test results, passengers will remain in designated hotels at their own cost.