A RwandAir wing above the hills of Kigali, on approach

Private villas · Kigali

From Figari to Kigali: boutique houses

From Figari, 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

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No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp

At a glance

Figari and Kigali

Figari, a city of about 1,440 people, lies in Corsica, France. Also in this region: Bastia.

Getting to Kigali from Figari

Measured in a straight line, it is about 5,272 km from Figari to Kigali. Mind the season: Figari is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.

Figari Sud-Corse Airport (FSC) is the international airport of Figari.

The closest airport to Figari with a direct flight to Kigali is Paris (CDG, about 981 km away). Paris (CDG) to Kigali: RwandAir, non-stop.

Entry for citizens of France

Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Figari, 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 belongs to La Francophonie. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.

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. Payment details come only from the concierge, after 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

The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.

Figari is about 5,272 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
Figari has about 1,440 inhabitants (GeoNames).
Figari is in Corsica, France.
Bastia is in the same region as Figari.
Figari is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
The nearest airport to Figari with a direct flight to Kigali is CDG (981 km away).
The international airport of Figari is 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 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. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily. Looking for a luxury villa in Kigali? Each of our villas is that, and more: private, gated and serviced daily.

“All in all the staff was extremely accommodating to our needs and has daily house cleaning.”

Darnell · Ikaze · October 2026

“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”

Vania O. · Urugwiro · September 2026

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 Figari to Kigali?

From Figari, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Paris (CDG, about 981 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Paris.

How do citizens of France enter Rwanda?

No fee for a visit of up to 30 days: the visa is given on arrival.

How do guests from France pay?

By USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by mobile money or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. The concierge confirms the total in writing.

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.

Is there room for a bigger family?

Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and three of the four villas have a bedroom without stairs. Larger families take several villas.