Marignane and Kigali
About 35,900 people live in Marignane, in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Other cities in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur include Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Toulon and Nice.
Private villas · Kigali
Opulent residences in Kigali for travellers from Marignane
From Marignane, 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 Marignane
Marignane and Kigali are about 5,621 km apart in a straight line. Marignane changes its clocks: one hour behind Kigali in January, on the same time as Kigali in July.
Flights leave Marignane from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), its international airport.
Nearest airport to Marignane with a direct flight to Kigali: Paris (CDG, about 654 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop between Paris (CDG) and Kigali.
Entry for citizens of France
From Marignane 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. Rules can change: check the official page of Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration before you travel; the online application is on Irembo.
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. 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
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.
- Marignane is about 5,621 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Marignane has about 35,900 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Marignane is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
- Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Toulon and Nice are in the same region as Marignane.
- Marignane is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Marignane with a direct flight to Kigali is CDG (654 km away).
- The international airport of Marignane is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS).
- 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
Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. 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
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)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Marignane?
From Marignane, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Paris (CDG, about 654 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.
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 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 Marignane
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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