Katsina State and Kigali
Katsina State lies in Nigeria; Katsina, with about 670,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
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Katsina State to Kigali: sophisticated private villas
From Katsina State, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Lagos (LOS) with RwandAir. Visa fee waived, 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 Katsina State
Distances and flights are given from Katsina, the largest city of the state.
Measured in a straight line, it is about 2,983 km from Katsina to Kigali. Time difference: Katsina is one hour behind Kigali.
To fly to Kigali from Katsina, the nearest airport with a direct flight is Lagos (LOS, about 853 km away). Lagos (LOS) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with RwandAir.
Entry for citizens of Nigeria
For visitors setting off from Katsina State, 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's memberships include 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
Rates are in US dollars rather than the Nigerian naira (NGN); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in 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
Your concierge books the pickup at Kigali International Airport for your flight, at any hour; it is included from three nights at Amahoro and Urugwiro.
- Katsina State lies in Nigeria.
- Katsina and Funtua are cities of Katsina State.
- Katsina, the largest city of Katsina State, has about 670,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Katsina is about 2,983 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Katsina is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Katsina with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (853 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. A short let, a holiday home: whatever you call it at home, here it is a whole villa with a 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.
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)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Katsina State?
From Katsina, the largest city of Katsina State, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 853 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Lagos.
How do citizens of Nigeria enter Rwanda?
No fee for a visit of up to 30 days: the visa is given on arrival.
How do guests from Nigeria pay?
By USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by mobile money or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. The concierge confirms the total in writing.
Can someone meet us at the airport?
Yes, at any hour. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
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.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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