Friuli Venezia Giulia and Kigali
Trieste, with about 204,000 inhabitants, is the largest city of Friuli Venezia Giulia in Italy; the region's cities include Trieste, Udine and Ronchi dei Legionari.
Private villas · Kigali
From Friuli Venezia Giulia to Kigali: prestige houses
From Friuli Venezia Giulia, most travellers connect through Brussels, Paris CDG or London Heathrow; 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
No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp
At a glance
Getting to Kigali from Friuli Venezia Giulia
Figures on this page start from Trieste, the largest city of Friuli Venezia Giulia.
The straight-line distance between Trieste and Kigali is about 5,531 km. In January, Trieste is one hour behind Kigali; in July, on the same time as Kigali.
Friuli Venezia Giulia has its own international airport, Trieste Airport (TRS).
From Trieste, most travellers connect through Brussels (Brussels Airlines), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or London Heathrow (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of Italy
From Friuli Venezia Giulia 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. 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
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.
- Friuli Venezia Giulia is a region of Italy.
- Trieste, Udine and Ronchi dei Legionari are cities of Friuli Venezia Giulia.
- Trieste, the largest city of Friuli Venezia Giulia, has about 204,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Trieste is about 5,531 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Trieste is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
- From Trieste, most travellers connect through Brussels (Brussels Airlines), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or London Heathrow (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
- The international airport of Friuli Venezia Giulia is Trieste Airport (TRS).
- Citizens of Italy 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 Italy is the euro (EUR).
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. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours.
“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
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Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Friuli Venezia Giulia?
We do not list a direct flight. From Trieste, most travellers connect through Brussels (Brussels Airlines), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or London Heathrow (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Do citizens of Italy need a visa for Rwanda?
Yes, but you can get it on arrival at Kigali International Airport or apply online before travelling; the fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry.
Can we pay in EUR?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not EUR; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.
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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