Getting to Kigali from Benin
The straight-line distance between Porto-Novo and Kigali is about 3,189 km. Expect a time difference: Porto-Novo is one hour behind Kigali.
From Benin, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO) is the international airport of Benin.
Starting from Cotonou, Abomey-Calavi or Parakou? Tell the concierge your flight, and the rest is arranged.
Entry for citizens of Benin
Citizens of this country receive a 90-day visa free of charge on arrival. As a member of the African Union and La Francophonie, Benin benefits from Rwanda's rules for those groups. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.
Money and payment
At home you pay in the West African CFA franc (XOF); in Kigali, the villa is quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in common cryptocurrencies.
Once your dates are confirmed, the concierge sends the details; never pay to details found anywhere else.
Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.