Besançon and Kigali
Home to about 128,000 people, Besançon lies in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. In the same region as Besançon: Dijon.
Private villas · Kigali
Exclusive houses in Kigali for travellers from Besançon
From Besançon, 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 Besançon
As the crow flies, Kigali is about 5,951 km from Besançon. Because of daylight saving time, Besançon is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
Most routes from Besançon connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest is Paris (CDG, about 323 km away). Paris (CDG) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with RwandAir.
Entry for citizens of France
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Besançon, citizens of France follow this one. 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's memberships include 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
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. No payment details are published on this website: the concierge sends them once 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.
- Besançon is about 5,951 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Besançon has about 128,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Besançon is in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
- Dijon is in the same region as Besançon.
- Besançon is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Besançon with a direct flight to Kigali is CDG (323 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
Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours. Think of a luxury villa with a concierge: one house, your group, and help with everything around the stay.
“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 Besançon to Kigali?
From Besançon, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Paris (CDG, about 323 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Paris.
Is a visa required from France?
The visa is issued on arrival free of charge for up to 30 days, through France's membership of La Francophonie.
Can we pay for the villa from France?
Yes. Stays are quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto; the concierge sends the details once your dates are confirmed.
Can someone meet us at the airport?
Yes, at any hour. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
How large a group can you host?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and more guests fit across several villas booked together.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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