Salalah and Kigali
Salalah, a city of about 163,000 people, lies in Dhofar Governorate, Oman.
Private villas · Kigali
From Salalah to Kigali: exclusive retreats
From Salalah, 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
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At a glance
Getting to Kigali from Salalah
Measured in a straight line, it is about 3,376 km from Salalah to Kigali. Salalah is two hours ahead of Kigali.
Departures from Salalah are served by Salalah International Airport (SLL).
Most routes from Salalah connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest is Muscat (MCT, about 853 km away). From Muscat (MCT), SalamAir flies non-stop to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Oman
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Salalah, citizens of Oman follow this one. 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. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.
Money and payment
Oman's currency is the Omani rial (OMR). 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. Payment details come only from the concierge, after your 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.
- Salalah is about 3,376 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Salalah has about 163,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Salalah is in Dhofar Governorate, Oman.
- Salalah is two hours ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Salalah with a direct flight to Kigali is MCT (853 km away).
- The international airport of Salalah is Salalah International Airport (SLL).
- 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
Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group.
“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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Confirm and travel
Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
Is there a direct flight from Salalah to Kigali?
From Salalah, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Muscat (MCT, about 853 km away). SalamAir flies non-stop from Muscat.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from Oman?
You can get the visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport or at any land border, or online through Irembo.
Can we pay for the villa from Oman?
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 do we get from the airport to the villa?
With a private pickup arranged by the concierge. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
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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