Nnewi and Kigali
Nnewi is a city of about 194,000 people in Anambra State, Nigeria. Also in this region: Atani, Onitsha and Awka.
Private villas · Kigali
Exclusive holiday homes in Kigali for travellers from Nnewi
From Nnewi, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Lagos (LOS) with RwandAir. 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 Nnewi
Measured in a straight line, it is about 2,718 km from Nnewi to Kigali. The clock in Nnewi is one hour behind Kigali's.
The closest airport to Nnewi with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 402 km away). Lagos (LOS) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with RwandAir.
Entry for citizens of Nigeria
For visitors setting off from Nnewi, the rule that applies is the one for Nigeria's citizens. 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. Nigeria is a member of the African Union and the Commonwealth. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.
Money and payment
Nigerian naira (NGN) is not used for the booking itself: villas are quoted in US dollars, payable in USD, Rwandan francs, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money or crypto. 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
The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.
- Nnewi is about 2,718 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Nnewi has about 194,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Nnewi is in Anambra State, Nigeria.
- Atani, Onitsha and Awka are in the same region as Nnewi.
- Nnewi is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Nnewi with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (402 km away).
- Citizens of Nigeria get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
- The currency of Nigeria is the Nigerian naira (NGN).
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. Think of a short let with a concierge: one house, your group, and help with everything around the stay.
“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.
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)
Is there a direct flight from Nnewi to Kigali?
From Nnewi, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 402 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Lagos.
Is a visa required from Nigeria?
The visa is issued on arrival free of charge for up to 30 days, through Nigeria's membership of the African Union and the Commonwealth.
Which payment methods work from Nigeria?
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.
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.
Villas and features for travellers from Nnewi
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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