Lyon and Kigali
Lyon has about 521,000 inhabitants and lies in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Other cities in the same region include Saint-Étienne, Grenoble and Clermont-Ferrand.
Private villas · Kigali
Opulent private villas in Kigali for travellers from Lyon
From Lyon, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Paris (CDG) with RwandAir. 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 Lyon
Lyon and Kigali are about 5,855 km apart in a straight line. Lyon changes its clocks: one hour behind Kigali in January, on the same time as Kigali in July.
From Lyon, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Paris (CDG, about 401 km away). RwandAir connects Paris (CDG) with Kigali, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of France
What counts is the passport: citizens of France travelling from Lyon follow the rule that applies to France. 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. France is a member of La Francophonie. 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
You will be travelling from the euro (EUR) to a stay quoted in US dollars; payment is accepted in USD, RWF, mobile money or crypto. The concierge confirms the total in writing and sends the payment details after your dates are set.
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.
- Lyon is about 5,855 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Lyon has about 521,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Lyon is in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
- Saint-Étienne, Grenoble and Clermont-Ferrand are in the same region as Lyon.
- Lyon is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Lyon with a direct flight to Kigali is CDG (401 km away).
- Citizens of France get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
- The currency of France is the euro (EUR).
The villas
From Ikaze's two suites for four guests to Amahoro's and Urugwiro's four bedrooms for eight, each villa is booked to one group. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours. In France you might call it a luxury villa or a private residence; in Kigali it is a private villa, booked to your group alone.
“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)
Which airport should I use to fly from Lyon to Kigali?
From Lyon, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Paris (CDG, about 401 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Paris.
Do citizens of France need a visa for Rwanda?
Citizens of France receive a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for a visit of up to 30 days.
Do we need to change money before leaving France?
There is no need to change money for the villa itself: it is quoted in US dollars and accepts USD, RWF, mobile money and 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.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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