Marseille and Kigali
Marseille, a city of about 877,000 people, lies in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Close to Marseille, in the same region: Marignane, Aix-en-Provence, Toulon and Nice.
Private villas · Kigali
From Marseille to Kigali: elegant serviced villas
From Marseille, 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 Marseille
About 5,603 km separate Marseille from Kigali, as the crow flies. Because of daylight saving time, Marseille is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
To fly to Kigali from Marseille, the nearest airport with a direct flight is Paris (CDG, about 671 km away). Paris (CDG) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with RwandAir.
Entry for citizens of France
Travelling from Marseille, 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. 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
Euro (EUR) is not used for the booking itself: villas are quoted in US dollars, payable in USD, Rwandan francs, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money or crypto. The concierge confirms the total in writing and sends the payment details after your dates are set.
Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.
Arrival
Your concierge books the pickup at Kigali International Airport for your flight, at any hour; it is included from three nights at Amahoro and Urugwiro.
- Marseille is about 5,603 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Marseille has about 877,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Marseille is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
- Marignane, Aix-en-Provence, Toulon and Nice are in the same region as Marseille.
- Marseille is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Marseille with a direct flight to Kigali is CDG (671 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
The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (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
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)
Is there a direct flight from Marseille to Kigali?
From Marseille, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Paris (CDG, about 671 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.
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.
Is airport pickup available at night?
Yes. Flights land at all hours and the pickup follows them. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
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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