Gent and Kigali
Gent, in Flanders, Belgium, counts about 265,000 inhabitants. Brugge, Antwerp, Zaventem and Leuven lie in the same region as Gent.
Private villas · Kigali
From Gent to Kigali: secluded retreats
From Gent, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Brussels (BRU) with Brussels Airlines. Visa on arrival, fee waived for 30 days.
4 private villassleeps 4-8from $200/nightairport pickup at any hour
No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp
At a glance
Getting to Kigali from Gent
Gent and Kigali are about 6,399 km apart in a straight line. Because of daylight saving time, Gent is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
From Gent, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Brussels (BRU, about 56 km away). Brussels (BRU) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with Brussels Airlines.
Entry for citizens of Belgium
What counts is the passport: citizens of Belgium travelling from Gent follow the rule that applies to Belgium. As citizens of a member state of the African Union, the Commonwealth or La Francophonie, you receive a visa on arrival and the visa fee is waived for a visit of up to 30 days. Belgium's memberships include La Francophonie. The official source is Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration; apply online on Irembo if you need a visa before travelling.
Money and payment
Your home currency is the euro (EUR); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted. Details are shared by the concierge alone, in writing, once the dates are confirmed.
Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.
Arrival
Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour, and at Amahoro and Urugwiro The Black Key Arrival includes it for stays of three nights or more.
- Gent is about 6,399 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Gent has about 265,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Gent is in Flanders, Belgium.
- Brugge, Antwerp, Zaventem and Leuven are in the same region as Gent.
- Gent is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Gent with a direct flight to Kigali is BRU (56 km away).
- Citizens of Belgium get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
- The currency of Belgium is the euro (EUR).
The villas
Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. Looking for a luxury villa in Kigali? Each of our villas is that, and more: private, gated and serviced daily.
“All in all the staff was extremely accommodating to our needs and has daily house cleaning.”
“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”
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Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Gent?
From Gent, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Brussels (BRU, about 56 km away). Brussels Airlines flies non-stop from Brussels.
Is a visa required from Belgium?
The visa is issued on arrival free of charge for up to 30 days, through Belgium's membership of La Francophonie.
Can we pay for the villa from Belgium?
Yes. Stays are quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto; the concierge sends the details once your dates are confirmed.
Is airport pickup available at night?
Yes. Flights land at all hours and the pickup follows them. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
How many guests can stay?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa. For a larger group, several villas can be booked together, and the concierge arranges it.
Villas and features for travellers from Gent
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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