City of Dire Dawa and Kigali
City of Dire Dawa lies in Ethiopia, named like its largest city: Dire Dawa, with about 343,000 inhabitants.
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From the City of Dire Dawa to Kigali: premium private residences
From the City of Dire Dawa, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Addis Ababa (ADD) with Ethiopian Airlines. Visa on arrival, fee waived for 30 days.
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At a glance
Getting to Kigali from the City of Dire Dawa
Figures on this page start from Dire Dawa, the largest city of the region of the same name.
Kigali lies about 1,832 km from Dire Dawa, in a straight line. Time difference: Dire Dawa is one hour ahead of Kigali.
Flights leave City of Dire Dawa from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR), its international airport.
To fly to Kigali from Dire Dawa, the nearest airport with a direct flight is Addis Ababa (ADD, about 343 km away). Addis Ababa (ADD) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with Ethiopian Airlines.
Entry for citizens of Ethiopia
From the City of Dire Dawa 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. As a member of the African Union, Ethiopia benefits from Rwanda's rules for those groups. 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
You will be travelling from the Ethiopian birr (ETB) to a stay quoted in US dollars; payment is accepted in USD, RWF, mobile money or 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
Whatever time you land, a private pickup can be waiting; The Black Key Arrival includes it at Amahoro and Urugwiro for three nights or more.
- City of Dire Dawa lies in Ethiopia.
- Dire Dawa is a city of the City of Dire Dawa.
- Dire Dawa, the largest city of the City of Dire Dawa, has about 343,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Dire Dawa is about 1,832 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Dire Dawa is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Dire Dawa with a direct flight to Kigali is ADD (343 km away).
- The international airport of the City of Dire Dawa is Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR).
- Citizens of Ethiopia get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
- The currency of Ethiopia is the Ethiopian birr (ETB).
The villas
Amahoro in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, Kicukiro four. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. Looking for a holiday home in Kigali? Each of our villas is that, and more: private, gated and serviced daily.
“All in all the staff was extremely accommodating to our needs and has daily house cleaning.”
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Questions (FAQ)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from the City of Dire Dawa?
From Dire Dawa, the largest city of the City of Dire Dawa, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Addis Ababa (ADD, about 343 km away). Ethiopian Airlines flies non-stop from Addis Ababa.
How do citizens of Ethiopia enter Rwanda?
No fee for a visit of up to 30 days: the visa is given on arrival.
Which payment methods work from Ethiopia?
USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after your dates are confirmed.
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.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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