Kwara State and Kigali
Kwara State lies in Nigeria, and Ilorin, with about 1,080,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
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From Kwara State to Kigali: sophisticated homes
From Kwara 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 Kwara State
Ilorin, the largest city of Kwara State, is the starting point for the distances and flights below.
The straight-line distance between Ilorin and Kigali is about 3,058 km. Expect a time difference: Ilorin is one hour behind Kigali.
The international airport of Kwara State is General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR).
To fly to Kigali from Ilorin, the nearest airport with a direct flight is Lagos (LOS, about 252 km away). Lagos (LOS) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with RwandAir.
Entry for citizens of Nigeria
Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Kwara State is the 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. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
Your home currency is the Nigerian naira (NGN); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted. 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
Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour, and at Amahoro and Urugwiro The Black Key Arrival includes it for stays of three nights or more.
- Kwara State lies in Nigeria.
- Ilorin, Offa and Lafiagi are cities of Kwara State.
- Ilorin, the largest city of Kwara State, has about 1,080,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Ilorin is about 3,058 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Ilorin is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Ilorin with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (252 km away).
- The international airport of Kwara State is General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR).
- 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 in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, Kicukiro four. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours. 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
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Questions (FAQ)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Kwara State?
From Ilorin, the largest city of Kwara State, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 252 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.
Do we need to change money before leaving Nigeria?
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.
How large a group can you host?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and more guests fit across several villas booked together.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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