A RwandAir wing above the hills of Kigali, on approach

Private villas · Kigali

Kumasi to Kigali: upscale short lets

From Kumasi, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Accra (ACC) with RwandAir. Free 90-day visa on arrival.

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

Kumasi and Kigali

Kumasi (in Ashanti Region, Ghana) has about 2,545,000 inhabitants, according to GeoNames. Another city in Ashanti Region includes Obuase.

Getting to Kigali from Kumasi

Kumasi and Kigali are about 3,645 km apart in a straight line. In Kumasi, the time is two hours behind Kigali's.

The international airport of Kumasi is Prempeh I International Airport (KMS).

To fly to Kigali from Kumasi, the nearest airport with a direct flight is Accra (ACC, about 201 km away). RwandAir connects Accra (ACC) with Kigali, non-stop.

Entry for citizens of Ghana

Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Kumasi is the rule for citizens of Ghana. Citizens of this country receive a 90-day visa free of charge on arrival. Ghana is a member of the African Union, the Commonwealth and La Francophonie. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.

Money and payment

Your home currency is the Ghanaian cedi (GHS); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted. 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

From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.

Kumasi is about 3,645 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
Kumasi has about 2,545,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
Kumasi is in Ashanti Region, Ghana.
Obuase is in the same region as Kumasi.
Kumasi is two hours behind Kigali.
The nearest airport to Kumasi with a direct flight to Kigali is ACC (201 km away).
The international airport of Kumasi is Prempeh I International Airport (KMS).
Citizens of Ghana get a free 90-day visa on arrival.
The currency of Ghana is the Ghanaian cedi (GHS).

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. If you would search for a short let at home, our villas are booked whole, like one, with daily housekeeping.

“All in all the staff was extremely accommodating to our needs and has daily house cleaning.”

Darnell · Ikaze · October 2026

“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”

Vania O. · Urugwiro · September 2026

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 Kumasi?

From Kumasi, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Accra (ACC, about 201 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Accra.

Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from Ghana?

A free 90-day visa on arrival applies to Ghana's citizens.

Do we need to change money before leaving Ghana?

There is no need to change money for the villa itself: it is quoted in US dollars and accepts USD, RWF, mobile money and crypto.

How do we get from the airport to the villa?

With a private pickup arranged by the concierge. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.

Is there room for a bigger family?

Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and three of the four villas have a bedroom without stairs. Larger families take several villas.