Lagos State and Kigali
Among the cities of Lagos State in Nigeria: Lagos, Agege, Ebute Ikorodu and Irewe. Lagos, with about 15,388,000 inhabitants, is the largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
From Lagos State to Kigali: private houses
From Lagos State, RwandAir flies non-stop to Kigali from Lagos (LOS). 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 Lagos State
Figures on this page start from Lagos, the largest city of Lagos State.
About 3,104 km separate Lagos from Kigali, as the crow flies. The clock in Lagos is one hour behind Kigali's.
The international airport of Lagos State is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).
Most routes from Lagos connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest is Lagos (LOS, about 16 km away). From Lagos (LOS), RwandAir flies non-stop to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Nigeria
For visitors setting off from Lagos 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. As a member of the African Union and the Commonwealth, Nigeria benefits from Rwanda's rules for those groups. 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. The concierge confirms the total in writing and sends the payment details after your dates are set.
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.
- Lagos State lies in Nigeria.
- Lagos, Agege, Ebute Ikorodu and Irewe are cities of Lagos State.
- Lagos, the largest city of Lagos State, has about 15,388,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Lagos is about 3,104 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Lagos is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Lagos with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (16 km away).
- The international airport of Lagos State is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).
- 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. Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping. 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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Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Lagos State?
From Lagos, the largest city of Lagos State, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 16 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Lagos.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from Nigeria?
Yes, on arrival, and the visa fee is waived for visits of up to 30 days.
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 long is the drive from Kigali International Airport?
By private car: Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. The concierge arranges the pickup 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 · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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