Muscat Governorate and Kigali
Muscat Governorate lies in Oman, and Muscat, with about 797,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
From Muscat Governorate to Kigali: sophisticated villas
From Muscat Governorate, SalamAir flies non-stop to Kigali from Muscat (MCT). 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 Muscat Governorate
We measure from Muscat, the largest city of Muscat Governorate.
Kigali lies about 4,179 km from Muscat, in a straight line. Expect a time difference: Muscat is two hours ahead of Kigali.
The international airport of Muscat Governorate is Muscat International Airport (MCT).
Most routes from Muscat connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest is Muscat (MCT, about 13 km away). SalamAir connects Muscat (MCT) with Kigali, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of Oman
From Muscat Governorate or any other city, the entry rule is set by your passport. 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
Your home currency is the Omani rial (OMR); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted. 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
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.
- Muscat Governorate lies in Oman.
- Muscat and Seeb are cities of Muscat Governorate.
- Muscat, the largest city of Muscat Governorate, has about 797,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Muscat is about 4,179 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Muscat is two hours ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Muscat with a direct flight to Kigali is MCT (13 km away).
- The international airport of Muscat Governorate is Muscat International Airport (MCT).
- 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
From Ikaze's two suites for four guests to Amahoro's and Urugwiro's four bedrooms for eight, each villa is booked to one group. 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
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 Muscat Governorate to Kigali?
From Muscat, the largest city of Muscat Governorate, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Muscat (MCT, about 13 km away). SalamAir flies non-stop from Muscat.
Is a visa required from Oman?
Yes, and it is simple: visa on arrival or online application, with a fee of no more than USD 50 for a single entry.
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.
What if our group is bigger?
Each villa on this page sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa; beyond that, the concierge books several villas together for the group.
Villas and features for travellers from Muscat 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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