Ouémé Department and Kigali
Ouémé Department lies in Benin; Porto-Novo, with about 264,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
From Ouémé Department to Kigali: secluded residences
From Ouémé Department, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali. Free 90-day visa on arrival.
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 Ouémé Department
We measure from Porto-Novo, the largest city of Ouémé Department.
Measured in a straight line, it is about 3,189 km from Porto-Novo to Kigali. Expect a time difference: Porto-Novo is one hour behind Kigali.
Ouémé Department has its own international airport, Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO).
From Porto-Novo, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Benin
Travelling from Ouémé Department, you follow the entry rule for citizens of Benin. Citizens of this country receive a 90-day visa free of charge on arrival. Benin's memberships include the African Union and La Francophonie. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
Benin's currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF). Stays are quoted in US dollars, and you can pay in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. Payment details come only from the concierge, after your 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
The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.
- Ouémé Department lies in Benin.
- Porto-Novo is a city of Ouémé Department.
- Porto-Novo, the largest city of Ouémé Department, has about 264,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Porto-Novo is about 3,189 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Porto-Novo is one hour behind Kigali.
- From Porto-Novo, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
- The international airport of Ouémé Department is Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO).
- Citizens of Benin get a free 90-day visa on arrival.
- The currency of Benin is the West African CFA franc (XOF).
The villas
Amahoro has a pool and a cinema room, Urugwiro an infinity pool and gardens, Irebero a spa room and a gym, Ikaze a large garden near the airport. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours. 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.”
From first message to arrival
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Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
Which airport should I use to fly from Ouémé Department to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Porto-Novo, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
Is a visa required from Benin?
On arrival, at no cost, for up to 90 days.
Can we pay in XOF?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not XOF; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.
Can someone meet us at the airport?
Yes, at any hour. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
Can we book more than one villa?
Yes. Several villas can be booked together; each villa here sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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