Lille and Kigali
Lille has about 239,000 inhabitants and lies in Hauts-de-France, France. Lesquin, Amiens and Beauvais lie in the same region as Lille.
Private villas · Kigali
Lille to Kigali: prestige houses
From Lille, 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 Lille
The straight-line distance between Lille and Kigali is about 6,385 km. In January, Lille is one hour behind Kigali; in July, on the same time as Kigali.
To fly to Kigali from Lille, the nearest airport with a direct flight is Paris (CDG, about 184 km away). Paris (CDG) to Kigali: RwandAir, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of France
From Lille or any other city, the entry rule is set by your passport. 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. The official source is Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration; apply online on Irembo if you need a visa before travelling.
Money and payment
At home you pay in the euro (EUR); in Kigali, the villa is quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in common cryptocurrencies. No payment details are published on this website: the concierge sends them once 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.
- Lille is about 6,385 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Lille has about 239,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Lille is in Hauts-de-France, France.
- Lesquin, Amiens and Beauvais are in the same region as Lille.
- Lille is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Lille with a direct flight to Kigali is CDG (184 km away).
- 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
From Ikaze's two suites for four guests to Amahoro's and Urugwiro's four bedrooms for eight, each villa is booked to one group. 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.”
“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)
Which airport should I use to fly from Lille to Kigali?
From Lille, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Paris (CDG, about 184 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.
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 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.
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.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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