Thuringia and Kigali
In Germany, Thuringia is home to Erfurt, Jena and Gera. Erfurt, with about 219,000 inhabitants, is the largest city.
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From Thuringia to Kigali: sophisticated residences
From Thuringia, most travellers connect through Brussels, Paris CDG or London Heathrow; your concierge plans the connection. Visa on arrival or online, USD 50 single entry.
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At a glance
Getting to Kigali from Thuringia
Distances and flights are given from Erfurt, the largest city of the state.
The straight-line distance between Erfurt and Kigali is about 6,155 km. Because of daylight saving time, Erfurt is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
The international airport of Thuringia is Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF).
From Erfurt, most travellers connect through Brussels (Brussels Airlines), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or London Heathrow (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of Germany
From Thuringia or any other city, the entry rule is set by your passport. Citizens of every country can get a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport and at all land borders, or apply online before travelling. The visa fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries. 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. 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.
- Thuringia is a state of Germany.
- Erfurt, Jena and Gera are cities of Thuringia.
- Erfurt, the largest city of Thuringia, has about 219,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Erfurt is about 6,155 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Erfurt is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
- From Erfurt, most travellers connect through Brussels (Brussels Airlines), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or London Heathrow (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
- The international airport of Thuringia is Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF).
- Citizens of Germany can get a visa on arrival or apply online.
- The visa fee is capped at USD 50 for a single entry and USD 70 for multiple entries.
- The currency of Germany 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. Every house is gated, private and looked after 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.”
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Questions (FAQ)
How do I fly from Thuringia to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Erfurt, most travellers connect through Brussels (Brussels Airlines), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or London Heathrow (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
What are the entry rules for travellers from Germany?
A visa is required; it is available on arrival or online, for a fee of up to USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries.
Which payment methods work from Germany?
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.
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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