Dayrut and Kigali
Dayrut, in Asyut Governorate, Egypt, counts about 103,000 inhabitants. Other cities in the same region include Manfalut, Assiut and Abu Tij.
Private villas · Kigali
Dayrut to Kigali: opulent villas
From Dayrut, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Cairo (CAI) with EgyptAir. 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 Dayrut
Dayrut and Kigali are about 3,282 km apart in a straight line. The time difference changes with the seasons: in January Dayrut is on the same time as Kigali, in July one hour ahead of Kigali.
Most routes from Dayrut connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest is Cairo (CAI, about 290 km away). From Cairo (CAI), EgyptAir flies non-stop to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Egypt
Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Dayrut is the rule for citizens of Egypt. 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. Egypt'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
You will be travelling from the Egyptian pound (EGP) to a stay quoted in US dollars; payment is accepted in USD, RWF, mobile money or crypto. 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.
Arrival
Whatever time you land, a private pickup can be waiting; The Black Key Arrival includes it at Amahoro and Urugwiro for three nights or more.
- Dayrut is about 3,282 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Dayrut has about 103,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Dayrut is in Asyut Governorate, Egypt.
- Manfalut, Assiut and Abu Tij are in the same region as Dayrut.
- Dayrut is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Dayrut with a direct flight to Kigali is CAI (290 km away).
- Citizens of Egypt get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
- The currency of Egypt is the Egyptian pound (EGP).
The villas
Amahoro in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, Kicukiro four. Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping.
“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
Tell us your plans
Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.
Nkeng confirms
Availability and a quote for your dates, usually within a few hours.
Confirm and travel
Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
Is there a direct flight from Dayrut to Kigali?
From Dayrut, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 290 km away). EgyptAir flies non-stop from Cairo.
What are the entry rules for travellers from Egypt?
A visa on arrival, without the fee, for up to 30 days.
Which payment methods work from Egypt?
USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after your dates are confirmed.
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 · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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