Faro District and Kigali
Faro District lies in Portugal, named like its reference city: Faro, with about 70,300 inhabitants.
Private villas · Kigali
Faro District to Kigali: secluded homes
From Faro District, most travellers connect through Paris CDG, London Heathrow or Brussels; your concierge plans the connection. Visa on arrival or online, USD 50 single entry.
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At a glance
Getting to Kigali from Faro District
Figures on this page start from Faro, the reference city of the district of the same name.
The straight-line distance between Faro and Kigali is about 5,840 km. Mind the season: Faro is two hours behind Kigali in January and one hour behind Kigali in July.
Flights leave Faro District from Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO), its international airport.
From Faro, most travellers connect through Paris CDG (RwandAir), London Heathrow (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of Portugal
Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Faro District is the rule for citizens of Portugal. 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. The official source is Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration; apply online on Irembo if you need a visa before travelling.
Money and payment
You will be travelling from the euro (EUR) to a stay quoted in US dollars; payment is accepted in USD, RWF, mobile money or crypto. 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
Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour, and at Amahoro and Urugwiro The Black Key Arrival includes it for stays of three nights or more.
- Faro District lies in Portugal.
- Faro is a city of the Faro District.
- Faro, the reference city of the Faro District, has about 70,300 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Faro is about 5,840 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Faro is two hours behind Kigali in January and one hour behind Kigali in July.
- From Faro, most travellers connect through Paris CDG (RwandAir), London Heathrow (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
- The international airport of Faro District is Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO).
- Citizens of Portugal 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 Portugal is the euro (EUR).
The villas
Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily.
“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.”
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Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Faro District?
We do not list a direct flight. From Faro, most travellers connect through Paris CDG (RwandAir), London Heathrow (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from Portugal?
You can get the visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport or at any land border, or online through Irembo.
Which payment methods work from Portugal?
USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after your dates are confirmed.
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.
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.
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