Corsica and Kigali
In France, Corsica is home to Bastia and Figari. Bastia, with about 41,000 inhabitants, is the reference city.
Private villas · Kigali
From Corsica to Kigali: boutique private villas
From Corsica, 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 Corsica
We measure from Bastia, the reference city of Corsica.
Kigali lies about 5,378 km from Bastia, in a straight line. In January, Bastia is one hour behind Kigali; in July, on the same time as Kigali.
Bastia-Poretta International airport (BIA) and Figari Sud-Corse Airport (FSC) are the international airports of Corsica.
To fly to Kigali from Bastia, the nearest airport with a direct flight is Paris (CDG, about 881 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 Corsica 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. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
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.
- Corsica is a region of France.
- Bastia and Figari are cities of Corsica.
- Bastia, the reference city of Corsica, has about 41,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Bastia is about 5,378 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Bastia is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Bastia with a direct flight to Kigali is CDG (881 km away).
- The international airports of Corsica are Bastia-Poretta International airport (BIA) and Figari Sud-Corse Airport (FSC).
- 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
Amahoro in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, Kicukiro four. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily. A luxury villa, a private residence: whatever you call it at home, here it is a whole villa with a 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
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)
How do I fly from Corsica to Kigali?
From Bastia, the reference city of Corsica, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Paris (CDG, about 881 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Paris.
What are the entry rules for travellers from France?
A visa on arrival, without the fee, for 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.
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.
What if our group is bigger?
Each villa on this page sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa; beyond that, the concierge books several villas together for the group.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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