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Private villas · Kigali

Northeastern Region to Kigali: luxury retreats

From Northeastern Region, most travellers connect through London Heathrow, Brussels or Paris CDG; your concierge plans the connection. Visa on arrival or online, USD 50 single entry.

4 private villassleeps 4-8from $200/nightairport pickup at any hour
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At a glance

Northeastern Region and Kigali

Northeastern Region lies in Iceland; Akureyri, with about 19,200 inhabitants, is its reference city.

Getting to Kigali from Northeastern Region

Figures on this page start from Akureyri, the reference city of Northeastern Region.

As the crow flies, Kigali is about 8,440 km from Akureyri. Akureyri is two hours behind Kigali.

Flights leave Northeastern Region from Akureyri International Airport (AEY), its international airport.

From Akureyri, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Brussels (Brussels Airlines) or Paris CDG (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.

Entry for citizens of Iceland

For visitors setting off from Northeastern Region, the rule that applies is the one for Iceland's citizens. 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. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.

Money and payment

Iceland's currency is the Icelandic króna (ISK). Stays are quoted in US dollars, and you can pay in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. 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

Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.

  • Northeastern Region lies in Iceland.
  • Akureyri is a city of Northeastern Region.
  • Akureyri, the reference city of Northeastern Region, has about 19,200 inhabitants (GeoNames).
  • Akureyri is about 8,440 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Akureyri is two hours behind Kigali.
  • From Akureyri, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Brussels (Brussels Airlines) or Paris CDG (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
  • The international airport of Northeastern Region is Akureyri International Airport (AEY).
  • Citizens of Iceland 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 Iceland is the Icelandic króna (ISK).
Kigali skyline at golden hour
Kigali skyline at golden hour

The villas

Amahoro has a pool and a cinema room, Urugwiro an infinity pool and gardens, Irebero a spa room and a gym, Ikaze a large garden near the airport. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge.

A covered poolside lounge, with sofas and a red daybed beside the pool. Irebero, Rebero.

Irebero

From $399 / night
Rebero · Kigali · whole villa
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The infinity pool, reflecting the villa and the sky. Urugwiro, Kacyiru.

Urugwiro

From $700 / night
Kacyiru · Kigali · whole villa
Choose Urugwiro
The pool beside the villa, with green hills beyond. Amahoro, Kibagabaga.

Amahoro

From $700 / night
Kibagabaga · Kigali · whole villa
Choose Amahoro
A lounge chair on the balcony at night, with the city lights below. Ikaze, Kicukiro.

Ikaze

From $200 / night
Kicukiro · Kigali · whole villa
Choose Ikaze
“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

  1. Tell us your plans

    Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.

  2. Nkeng confirms

    Availability and a quote for your dates, usually within a few hours.

  3. 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 Northeastern Region?

We do not list a direct flight. From Akureyri, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Brussels (Brussels Airlines) or Paris CDG (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.

What are the entry rules for travellers from Iceland?

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 Iceland?

USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after 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.

Villas and features for travellers from Northeastern Region

All villa features in Kigali

Where the facts come from

geonames.org · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw

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