Friesland and Kigali
Friesland lies in the Netherlands, and Leeuwarden, with about 124,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Friesland: boutique holiday homes in Kigali
From Friesland, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali. 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 Friesland
Distances and flights are given from Leeuwarden, the largest city of the province.
The straight-line distance between Leeuwarden and Kigali is about 6,534 km. The time difference changes with the seasons: in January Leeuwarden is one hour behind Kigali, in July on the same time as Kigali.
From Leeuwarden, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of the Netherlands
What counts is the passport: citizens of the Netherlands travelling from Friesland follow the rule that applies to the Netherlands. 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. Details are shared by the concierge alone, in writing, once the 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.
- Friesland is a province of the Netherlands.
- Leeuwarden is a city of Friesland.
- Leeuwarden, the largest city of Friesland, has about 124,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Leeuwarden is about 6,534 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Leeuwarden is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
- From Leeuwarden, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali.
- Citizens of the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands is the euro (EUR).
The villas
Amahoro in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, Kicukiro four. 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.”
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 Friesland?
We do not list a direct flight. From Leeuwarden, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali.
What are the entry rules for travellers from the Netherlands?
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.
Do we need to change money before leaving the Netherlands?
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 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.
What if our group is bigger?
Each villa on this page sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa; beyond that, the concierge books several villas together for the group.
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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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