Sharqia Governorate and Kigali
Zagazig, with about 430,000 inhabitants, is the largest city of Sharqia Governorate in Egypt; the governorate's cities include Zagazig, Al 'Ashir min Ramadan, Bilbeis and Abu Kabir.
Private villas · Kigali
From Sharqia Governorate to Kigali: upscale villas
From Sharqia Governorate, EgyptAir flies non-stop to Kigali from Cairo (CAI). 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 Sharqia Governorate
For Sharqia Governorate, the reference point is Zagazig, its largest city.
The straight-line distance between Zagazig and Kigali is about 3,621 km. In January, Zagazig is on the same time as Kigali; in July, one hour ahead of Kigali.
Among the international airports of Sharqia Governorate: Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Capital International Airport (CCE).
The closest airport to Zagazig with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 54 km away). From Cairo (CAI), EgyptAir flies non-stop to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Egypt
From Sharqia 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 belongs to 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
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.
- Sharqia Governorate lies in Egypt.
- Zagazig, Al 'Ashir min Ramadan, Bilbeis and Abu Kabir are cities of Sharqia Governorate.
- Zagazig, the largest city of Sharqia Governorate, has about 430,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Zagazig is about 3,621 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Zagazig is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Zagazig with a direct flight to Kigali is CAI (54 km away).
- The international airports of Sharqia Governorate are Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Capital International Airport (CCE).
- 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. 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.”
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Questions (FAQ)
Which airport should I use to fly from Sharqia Governorate to Kigali?
From Zagazig, the largest city of Sharqia Governorate, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 54 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 do we get from the airport to the villa?
With a private pickup arranged by the concierge. 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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