Bilbeis and Kigali
Bilbeis is a city of about 185,000 people in Sharqia Governorate, Egypt. Also in this region: Zagazig, Al 'Ashir min Ramadan and Abu Kabir.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Bilbeis: upscale estates in Kigali
From Bilbeis, 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 Bilbeis
About 3,603 km separate Bilbeis from Kigali, as the crow flies. In January, Bilbeis is on the same time as Kigali; in July, one hour ahead of Kigali.
The closest airport to Bilbeis with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 38 km away). From Cairo (CAI), EgyptAir flies non-stop to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Egypt
Travelling from Bilbeis, you follow the entry 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
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. 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
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.
- Bilbeis is about 3,603 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Bilbeis has about 185,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Bilbeis is in Sharqia Governorate, Egypt.
- Zagazig, Al 'Ashir min Ramadan and Abu Kabir are in the same region as Bilbeis.
- Bilbeis is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Bilbeis with a direct flight to Kigali is CAI (38 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
Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group.
“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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Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
Is there a direct flight from Bilbeis to Kigali?
From Bilbeis, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 38 km away). EgyptAir flies non-stop from Cairo.
Is a visa required from Egypt?
The visa is issued on arrival free of charge for up to 30 days, through Egypt's membership of the African Union and La Francophonie.
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.
Is there room for a bigger family?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and three of the four villas have a bedroom without stairs. Larger families take several villas.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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