Montpellier and Kigali
Montpellier, in Occitanie, France, counts about 248,000 inhabitants. Other cities in Occitanie include Nîmes, Perpignan, Toulouse and Blagnac.
Private villas · Kigali
From Montpellier to Kigali: boutique private villas
From Montpellier, 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 Montpellier
The straight-line distance between Montpellier and Kigali is about 5,699 km. Because of daylight saving time, Montpellier is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
Montpellier has its own international airport, Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (MPL).
Most routes from Montpellier connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest is Paris (CDG, about 609 km away). Paris (CDG) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with RwandAir.
Entry for citizens of France
What counts is the passport: citizens of France travelling from Montpellier 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. As a member of La Francophonie, France benefits from Rwanda's rules for those groups. 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
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. 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
Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour, and at Amahoro and Urugwiro The Black Key Arrival includes it for stays of three nights or more.
- Montpellier is about 5,699 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Montpellier has about 248,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Montpellier is in Occitanie, France.
- Nîmes, Perpignan, Toulouse and Blagnac are in the same region as Montpellier.
- Montpellier is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Montpellier with a direct flight to Kigali is CDG (609 km away).
- The international airport of Montpellier is Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (MPL).
- 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. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours. A luxury villa, a private residence: whatever you call it at home, here it is a whole villa with a concierge.
“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 Montpellier?
From Montpellier, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Paris (CDG, about 609 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Paris.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from France?
Yes, on arrival, and the visa fee is waived for visits 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.
Can someone meet us at the airport?
Yes, at any hour. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
How many guests can stay?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa. For a larger group, several villas can be booked together, and the concierge arranges it.
Villas and features for travellers from Montpellier
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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