Lesquin and Kigali
Lesquin (in Hauts-de-France, France) has about 6,420 inhabitants, according to GeoNames. Other cities in the same region include Lille, Amiens and Beauvais.
Private villas · Kigali
From Lesquin to Kigali: luxury villas
From Lesquin, 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 Lesquin
Kigali lies about 6,377 km from Lesquin, in a straight line. In January, Lesquin is one hour behind Kigali; in July, on the same time as Kigali.
Lesquin has its own international airport, Lille Airport (LIL).
The closest airport to Lesquin with a direct flight to Kigali is Paris (CDG, about 180 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop between Paris (CDG) and Kigali.
Entry for citizens of France
What counts is the passport: citizens of France travelling from Lesquin 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's memberships include La Francophonie. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.
Money and payment
Your home currency is the euro (EUR); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted. 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
From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.
- Lesquin is about 6,377 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Lesquin has about 6,420 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Lesquin is in Hauts-de-France, France.
- Lille, Amiens and Beauvais are in the same region as Lesquin.
- Lesquin is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Lesquin with a direct flight to Kigali is CDG (180 km away).
- The international airport of Lesquin is Lille Airport (LIL).
- 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. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge. 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.”
“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 Lesquin to Kigali?
From Lesquin, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Paris (CDG, about 180 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.
How far is the airport?
Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour.
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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