Az Zawiyah and Kigali
About 200,000 people live in Az Zawiyah, in Az Zawiyah District, Libya.
Private villas · Kigali
From Az Zawiyah to Kigali: high-end private villas
From Az Zawiyah, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali. 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 Az Zawiyah
Az Zawiyah and Kigali are about 4,268 km apart in a straight line. There is no time difference between Az Zawiyah and Kigali.
From Az Zawiyah, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Libya
What counts is the passport: citizens of Libya travelling from Az Zawiyah follow the rule that applies to Libya. 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. As a member of the African Union, Libya benefits from Rwanda's rules for those groups. This summary was checked on 9 October 2026; always confirm on the official immigration page before booking flights.
Money and payment
At home you pay in the Libyan dinar (LYD); in Kigali, the villa is quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in common cryptocurrencies. No payment details are published on this website: the concierge sends them once 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
Whatever time you land, a private pickup can be waiting; The Black Key Arrival includes it at Amahoro and Urugwiro for three nights or more.
- Az Zawiyah is about 4,268 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Az Zawiyah has about 200,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Az Zawiyah is in Az Zawiyah District, Libya.
- Az Zawiyah keeps the same time as Kigali.
- From Az Zawiyah, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali.
- Citizens of Libya get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
- The currency of Libya is the Libyan dinar (LYD).
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. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge.
“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.
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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)
How do I fly from Az Zawiyah to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Az Zawiyah, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali.
How do citizens of Libya enter Rwanda?
No fee for a visit of up to 30 days: the visa is given on arrival.
Which payment methods work from Libya?
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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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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