Asmara and Kigali
Asmara is Eritrea's capital and counts about 564,000 inhabitants, according to GeoNames.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Asmara: premium serviced villas in Kigali
From Asmara, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali. 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 Asmara
The straight-line distance between Asmara and Kigali is about 2,156 km. The clock in Asmara is one hour ahead of Kigali's.
Flights leave Asmara from Asmara International Airport (ASM), its international airport.
From Asmara, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Eritrea
What counts is the passport: citizens of Eritrea travelling from Asmara follow the rule that applies to Eritrea. 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. Eritrea belongs to the African Union. Rules can change: check the official page of Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration before you travel; the online application is on Irembo.
Money and payment
At home you pay in the Eritrean nakfa (ERN); 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
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.
- Asmara is about 2,156 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Asmara has about 564,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Asmara is the capital of Eritrea.
- Asmara is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- From Asmara, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali.
- The international airport of Asmara is Asmara International Airport (ASM).
- Citizens of Eritrea get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
- The currency of Eritrea is the Eritrean nakfa (ERN).
The villas
Amahoro in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, Kicukiro four. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge.
“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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Confirm and travel
Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Asmara?
We do not list a direct flight. From Asmara, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali.
How do citizens of Eritrea enter Rwanda?
No fee for a visit of up to 30 days: the visa is given on arrival.
Can we pay in ERN?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not ERN; 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 many guests can stay?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa. For a larger group, several villas can be booked together, and the concierge arranges it.
Villas and features for travellers from Asmara
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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