Owo and Kigali
The city of Owo lies in Ondo State, Nigeria, with about 277,000 inhabitants. Also in this region: Ikare, Akure and Ondo.
Private villas · Kigali
From Owo to Kigali: upscale holiday homes
From Owo, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Lagos (LOS) with RwandAir. 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 Owo
About 2,900 km separate Owo from Kigali, as the crow flies. Time difference: Owo is one hour behind Kigali.
Most routes from Owo connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest is Lagos (LOS, about 259 km away). From Lagos (LOS), RwandAir flies non-stop to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Nigeria
For visitors setting off from Owo, 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. Membership: 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
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.
- Owo is about 2,900 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Owo has about 277,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Owo is in Ondo State, Nigeria.
- Ikare, Akure and Ondo are in the same region as Owo.
- Owo is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Owo with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (259 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
Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily. 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.”
“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)
How do I fly from Owo to Kigali?
From Owo, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 259 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.
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.
How many guests can stay?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa. For a larger group, several villas can be booked together, and the concierge arranges it.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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