Kafr ash Shaykh and Kigali
Kafr ash Shaykh is a city of about 195,000 people in Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate, Egypt. Also in this region: Disuq.
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Kafr ash Shaykh to Kigali: opulent serviced villas
From Kafr ash Shaykh, 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 Kafr ash Shaykh
As the crow flies, Kigali is about 3,677 km from Kafr ash Shaykh. In January, Kafr ash Shaykh is on the same time as Kigali; in July, one hour ahead of Kigali.
From Kafr ash Shaykh, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 119 km away). EgyptAir flies non-stop between Cairo (CAI) and Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Egypt
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Kafr ash Shaykh, citizens of Egypt follow this one. 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. As a member of the African Union and La Francophonie, Egypt benefits from Rwanda's rules for those groups. The official source is Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration; apply online on Irembo if you need a visa before travelling.
Money and payment
Egyptian pound (EGP) is not used for the booking itself: villas are quoted in US dollars, payable in USD, Rwandan francs, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money or crypto. 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
Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.
- Kafr ash Shaykh is about 3,677 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Kafr ash Shaykh has about 195,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Kafr ash Shaykh is in Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate, Egypt.
- Disuq is in the same region as Kafr ash Shaykh.
- Kafr ash Shaykh is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Kafr ash Shaykh with a direct flight to Kigali is CAI (119 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 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. Every house is gated, private and looked after 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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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)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Kafr ash Shaykh?
From Kafr ash Shaykh, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 119 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.
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.
How long is the drive from Kigali International Airport?
By private car: Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. The concierge arranges the pickup at any hour.
What if our group is bigger?
Each villa on this page sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa; beyond that, the concierge books several villas together for the group.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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