Ondo State and Kigali
Ondo State in Nigeria counts Akure, Ikare, Ondo and Owo among its cities; Akure is the largest city, with about 730,000 inhabitants.
Private villas · Kigali
From Ondo State to Kigali: luxury homes
From Ondo 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 Ondo State
We measure from Akure, the largest city of Ondo State.
About 2,943 km separate Akure from Kigali, as the crow flies. Expect a time difference: Akure is one hour behind Kigali.
The closest airport to Akure with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 220 km away). RwandAir connects Lagos (LOS) with Kigali, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Nigeria
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Ondo State, citizens of Nigeria follow this one. 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. This summary was checked on 9 October 2026; always confirm on the official immigration page before booking flights.
Money and payment
Nigeria's currency is the Nigerian naira (NGN). Stays are quoted in US dollars, and you can pay in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. 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.
- Ondo State lies in Nigeria.
- Akure, Ikare, Ondo and Owo are cities of Ondo State.
- Akure, the largest city of Ondo State, has about 730,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Akure is about 2,943 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Akure is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Akure with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (220 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. In Nigeria you might call it a short let or a holiday home; in Kigali it is a private villa, booked to your group alone.
“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.
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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)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Ondo State?
From Akure, the largest city of Ondo State, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 220 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.
Can we pay for the villa from Nigeria?
Yes. Stays are quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto; the concierge sends the details once your dates are confirmed.
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.
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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