Ismailia Governorate and Kigali
Ismailia Governorate lies in Egypt, and Ismailia, with about 429,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
From Ismailia Governorate to Kigali: luxury residences
From Ismailia 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
No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp
At a glance
Getting to Kigali from Ismailia Governorate
Figures on this page start from Ismailia, the largest city of Ismailia Governorate.
The straight-line distance between Ismailia and Kigali is about 3,627 km. Mind the season: Ismailia is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
The closest airport to Ismailia with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 100 km away). EgyptAir connects Cairo (CAI) with Kigali, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Egypt
From Ismailia Governorate or any other city, the entry rule is set by your passport. 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. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.
Money and payment
Your home currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted. Details are shared by the concierge alone, in writing, once the 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
Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour, and at Amahoro and Urugwiro The Black Key Arrival includes it for stays of three nights or more.
- Ismailia Governorate lies in Egypt.
- Ismailia is a city of Ismailia Governorate.
- Ismailia, the largest city of Ismailia Governorate, has about 429,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Ismailia is about 3,627 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Ismailia is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Ismailia with a direct flight to Kigali is CAI (100 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
Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours.
“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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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)
Which airport should I use to fly from Ismailia Governorate to Kigali?
From Ismailia, the largest city of Ismailia Governorate, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 100 km away). EgyptAir flies non-stop from Cairo.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from Egypt?
Yes, on arrival, and the visa fee is waived for visits of 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.
How large a group can you host?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and more guests fit across several villas booked together.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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