Bastia and Kigali
Bastia is a city of about 41,000 people in Corsica, France. Close to Bastia, in the same region: Figari.
Private villas · Kigali
From Bastia to Kigali: refined residences
From Bastia, 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 Bastia
About 5,378 km separate Bastia from Kigali, as the crow flies. Bastia changes its clocks: one hour behind Kigali in January, on the same time as Kigali in July.
The international airport of Bastia is Bastia-Poretta International airport (BIA).
The closest airport to Bastia with a direct flight to Kigali is Paris (CDG, about 881 km away). Paris (CDG) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with RwandAir.
Entry for citizens of France
Travelling from Bastia, you follow the entry rule for citizens of 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. This summary was checked on 9 October 2026; always confirm on the official immigration page before booking flights.
Money and payment
Rates are in US dollars rather than the euro (EUR); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in 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
Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.
- Bastia is about 5,378 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Bastia has about 41,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Bastia is in Corsica, France.
- Figari is in the same region as Bastia.
- 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 airport of Bastia is Bastia-Poretta International airport (BIA).
- 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 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. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours. If you would search for a luxury villa at home, our villas are booked whole, like one, with 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.
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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)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Bastia?
From Bastia, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Paris (CDG, about 881 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.
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.
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.
Can we book more than one villa?
Yes. Several villas can be booked together; each villa here sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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