Beheira Governorate and Kigali
In Egypt, Beheira Governorate is home to Damanhur, Rosetta, Idku and Kafr ad Dawwar. Damanhur, with about 318,000 inhabitants, is the largest city.
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From Beheira Governorate to Kigali: refined residences
From Beheira Governorate, 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
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At a glance
Getting to Kigali from Beheira Governorate
Distances and flights are given from Damanhur, the largest city of the governorate.
The straight-line distance between Damanhur and Kigali is about 3,668 km. The time difference changes with the seasons: in January Damanhur is on the same time as Kigali, in July one hour ahead of Kigali.
The international airport of Beheira Governorate is Alexandria International Airport (HBE).
To fly to Kigali from Damanhur, the nearest airport with a direct flight is Cairo (CAI, about 136 km away). Cairo (CAI) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with EgyptAir.
Entry for citizens of Egypt
Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Beheira Governorate 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. Membership: the African Union and La Francophonie. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
At home you pay in the Egyptian pound (EGP); in Kigali, the villa is quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in common cryptocurrencies. 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
From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.
- Beheira Governorate lies in Egypt.
- Damanhur, Rosetta, Idku and Kafr ad Dawwar are cities of Beheira Governorate.
- Damanhur, the largest city of Beheira Governorate, has about 318,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Damanhur is about 3,668 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Damanhur is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Damanhur with a direct flight to Kigali is CAI (136 km away).
- The international airport of Beheira Governorate is Alexandria International Airport (HBE).
- 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
From Ikaze's two suites for four guests to Amahoro's and Urugwiro's four bedrooms for eight, each villa is booked to one group. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge.
“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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Questions (FAQ)
Which airport should I use to fly from Beheira Governorate to Kigali?
From Damanhur, the largest city of Beheira Governorate, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 136 km away). EgyptAir flies non-stop from Cairo.
Do citizens of Egypt need a visa for Rwanda?
Citizens of Egypt receive a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for a visit of up to 30 days.
Can we pay in EGP?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not EGP; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.
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.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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