Getting to Kigali from Christmas Island
Kigali lies about 8,396 km from Flying Fish Cove, in a straight line. Expect a time difference: Flying Fish Cove is five hours ahead of Kigali.
From Christmas Island, most travellers connect through Doha (Qatar Airways), Nairobi (Kenya Airways) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
The international gateway of Christmas Island is Christmas Island International Airport (XCH).
Entry for citizens of Christmas Island
Citizens of every country can get a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport and at all land borders, or apply online before travelling. The visa fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.
Money and payment
You will be travelling from the Australian dollar (AUD) to a stay quoted in US dollars; payment is accepted in USD, RWF, mobile money or crypto.
No payment details are published on this website: the concierge sends them once 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.