North Al Batinah Governorate and Kigali
Saham, with about 140,000 inhabitants, is the largest city of North Al Batinah Governorate in Oman; the governorate's cities include Saham, Sohar and As Suwayq.
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From North Al Batinah Governorate to Kigali: luxury villas
From North Al Batinah Governorate, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Muscat (MCT) with SalamAir. Visa on arrival or online, USD 50 single entry.
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 North Al Batinah Governorate
Saham, the largest city of North Al Batinah Governorate, is the starting point for the distances and flights below.
The straight-line distance between Saham and Kigali is about 4,103 km. Expect a time difference: Saham is two hours ahead of Kigali.
Flights leave North Al Batinah Governorate from Suhar International Airport (OHS), its international airport.
To fly to Kigali from Saham, the nearest airport with a direct flight is Muscat (MCT, about 156 km away). Muscat (MCT) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with SalamAir.
Entry for citizens of Oman
Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for North Al Batinah Governorate is the rule for citizens of Oman. Citizens of every country can get a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport and at all land borders, or apply online before travelling. The visa fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
At home you pay in the Omani rial (OMR); in Kigali, the villa is quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in common cryptocurrencies. 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
Whatever time you land, a private pickup can be waiting; The Black Key Arrival includes it at Amahoro and Urugwiro for three nights or more.
- North Al Batinah Governorate lies in Oman.
- Saham, Sohar and As Suwayq are cities of North Al Batinah Governorate.
- Saham, the largest city of North Al Batinah Governorate, has about 140,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Saham is about 4,103 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Saham is two hours ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Saham with a direct flight to Kigali is MCT (156 km away).
- The international airport of North Al Batinah Governorate is Suhar International Airport (OHS).
- Citizens of Oman can get a visa on arrival or apply online.
- The visa fee is capped at USD 50 for a single entry and USD 70 for multiple entries.
- The currency of Oman is the Omani rial (OMR).
The villas
Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge.
“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)
Which airport should I use to fly from North Al Batinah Governorate to Kigali?
From Saham, the largest city of North Al Batinah Governorate, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Muscat (MCT, about 156 km away). SalamAir flies non-stop from Muscat.
What are the entry rules for travellers from Oman?
A visa is required; it is available on arrival or online, for a fee of up to USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries.
Which payment methods work from Oman?
USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after your dates are confirmed.
Can someone meet us at the airport?
Yes, at any hour. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
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.
Villas and features for travellers from North Al Batinah Governorate
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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