Travelling from Ashmun: prestige holiday homes in Kigali

Ashmun and Kigali

Ashmun, a city of about 124,000 people, lies in Monufia Governorate, Egypt. Also in this region: Shibin al Kawm.

Getting to Kigali from Ashmun

As the crow flies, Kigali is about 3,587 km from Ashmun. The time difference changes with the seasons: in January Ashmun is on the same time as Kigali, in July one hour ahead of Kigali.

Most routes from Ashmun connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest is Cairo (CAI, about 45 km away). EgyptAir connects Cairo (CAI) with Kigali, non-stop.

Entry for citizens of Egypt

For visitors setting off from Ashmun, the rule that applies is the one for Egypt's citizens. 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. This summary was checked on 9 October 2026; always confirm on the official immigration page before booking flights.

Money and payment

Rates are in US dollars rather than the Egyptian pound (EGP); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in 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

Your concierge books the pickup at Kigali International Airport for your flight, at any hour; it is included from three nights at Amahoro and Urugwiro.