A RwandAir wing above the hills of Kigali, on approach

Private villas · Kigali

Funtua to Kigali: luxury short lets

From Funtua, 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

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No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp

At a glance

Funtua and Kigali

Home to about 137,000 people, Funtua lies in Katsina State, Nigeria. Also in this region: Katsina.

Getting to Kigali from Funtua

As the crow flies, Kigali is about 2,927 km from Funtua. In Funtua, the time is one hour behind Kigali's.

Most routes from Funtua connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest is Lagos (LOS, about 703 km away). From Lagos (LOS), RwandAir flies non-stop to Kigali.

Entry for citizens of Nigeria

Travelling from Funtua, you follow the entry rule for citizens of Nigeria. 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

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. 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

Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.

Funtua is about 2,927 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
Funtua has about 137,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
Funtua is in Katsina State, Nigeria.
Katsina is in the same region as Funtua.
Funtua is one hour behind Kigali.
The nearest airport to Funtua with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (703 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. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours. If you would search for a short let at home, our villas are booked whole, like one, with daily housekeeping.

“All in all the staff was extremely accommodating to our needs and has daily house cleaning.”

Darnell · Ikaze · October 2026

“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”

Vania O. · Urugwiro · September 2026

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)

How do I fly from Funtua to Kigali?

From Funtua, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 703 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Lagos.

Do citizens of Nigeria need a visa for Rwanda?

Citizens of Nigeria receive a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for a visit of up to 30 days.

Can we pay in NGN?

The villa is quoted in US dollars, not NGN; 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.

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.