Sohar and Kigali
About 108,000 people live in Sohar, in North Al Batinah Governorate, Oman. Saham and As Suwayq lie in the same region as Sohar.
Private villas · Kigali
From Sohar to Kigali: high-end private villas
From Sohar, 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 Sohar
Sohar and Kigali are about 4,102 km apart in a straight line. Time difference: Sohar is two hours ahead of Kigali.
To fly to Kigali from Sohar, the nearest airport with a direct flight is Muscat (MCT, about 180 km away). Muscat (MCT) has a non-stop flight to Kigali with SalamAir.
Entry for citizens of Oman
What counts is the passport: citizens of Oman travelling from Sohar follow the rule that applies to 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
You will be travelling from the Omani rial (OMR) to a stay quoted in US dollars; payment is accepted in USD, RWF, mobile money or crypto. 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
From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.
- Sohar is about 4,102 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Sohar has about 108,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Sohar is in North Al Batinah Governorate, Oman.
- Saham and As Suwayq are in the same region as Sohar.
- Sohar is two hours ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Sohar with a direct flight to Kigali is MCT (180 km away).
- 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
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.
“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)
Is there a direct flight from Sohar to Kigali?
From Sohar, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Muscat (MCT, about 180 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.
Do we need to change money before leaving Oman?
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.
Can we book more than one villa?
Yes. Several villas can be booked together; each villa here sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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