Strasbourg and Kigali
Strasbourg is a city of about 275,000 people in Grand Est, France. Also in this region: Mulhouse, Nancy, Metz and Reims.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Strasbourg: opulent estates in Kigali
From Strasbourg, 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 Strasbourg
Measured in a straight line, it is about 6,018 km from Strasbourg to Kigali. Strasbourg changes its clocks: one hour behind Kigali in January, on the same time as Kigali in July.
Flights leave Strasbourg from Strasbourg Airport (SXB), its international airport.
Most routes from Strasbourg connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest is Paris (CDG, about 383 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop between Paris (CDG) and Kigali.
Entry for citizens of France
Travelling from Strasbourg, 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. As a member of La Francophonie, France benefits from Rwanda's rules for those groups. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.
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. 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.
- Strasbourg is about 6,018 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Strasbourg has about 275,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Strasbourg is in Grand Est, France.
- Mulhouse, Nancy, Metz and Reims are in the same region as Strasbourg.
- Strasbourg is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Strasbourg with a direct flight to Kigali is CDG (383 km away).
- The international airport of Strasbourg is Strasbourg Airport (SXB).
- 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. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge. 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
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)
How do I fly from Strasbourg to Kigali?
From Strasbourg, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Paris (CDG, about 383 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.
Which payment methods work from France?
USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after your dates are confirmed.
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 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.
Villas and features for travellers from Strasbourg
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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