Kittilä and Kigali
Home to about 6,660 people, Kittilä lies in Lapland, Finland. Also in this region: Rovaniemi and Ivalo.
Private villas · Kigali
From Kittilä to Kigali: designer villas
From Kittilä, most travellers connect through Brussels, London Heathrow or Paris CDG; your concierge plans the connection. Visa on arrival or online, USD 50 single entry.
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 Kittilä
About 7,751 km separate Kittilä from Kigali, as the crow flies. Because of daylight saving time, Kittilä is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
Departures from Kittilä are served by Kittilä International Airport (KTT).
From Kittilä, most travellers connect through Brussels (Brussels Airlines), London Heathrow (RwandAir) or Paris CDG (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of Finland
For visitors setting off from Kittilä, the rule that applies is the one for Finland's citizens. Citizens of every country can get a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport and at all land borders, or apply online before travelling. The visa fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries. The official source is Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration; apply online on Irembo if you need a visa before travelling.
Money and payment
Euro (EUR) is not used for the booking itself: villas are quoted in US dollars, payable in USD, Rwandan francs, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money or crypto. Details are shared by the concierge alone, in writing, once the 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.
- Kittilä is about 7,751 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Kittilä has about 6,660 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Kittilä is in Lapland, Finland.
- Rovaniemi and Ivalo are in the same region as Kittilä.
- Kittilä is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
- From Kittilä, most travellers connect through Brussels (Brussels Airlines), London Heathrow (RwandAir) or Paris CDG (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
- The international airport of Kittilä is Kittilä International Airport (KTT).
- Citizens of Finland can get a visa on arrival or apply online.
- The visa fee is capped at USD 50 for a single entry and USD 70 for multiple entries.
- The currency of Finland is the euro (EUR).
The villas
Amahoro has a pool and a cinema room, Urugwiro an infinity pool and gardens, Irebero a spa room and a gym, Ikaze a large garden near the airport. Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping.
“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
Tell us your plans
Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.
Nkeng confirms
Availability and a quote for your dates, usually within a few hours.
Confirm and travel
Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Kittilä?
We do not list a direct flight. From Kittilä, most travellers connect through Brussels (Brussels Airlines), London Heathrow (RwandAir) or Paris CDG (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from Finland?
You can get the visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport or at any land border, or online through Irembo.
Which payment methods work from Finland?
USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after your dates are confirmed.
Is airport pickup available at night?
Yes. Flights land at all hours and the pickup follows them. 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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