Ar Rayyan and Kigali
The city of Ar Rayyan lies in Al Rayyan Municipality, Qatar, with about 272,000 inhabitants.
Private villas · Kigali
From Ar Rayyan to Kigali: prestige residences
From Ar Rayyan, Qatar Airways flies non-stop to Kigali. Free 90-day visa on arrival.
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 Ar Rayyan
Measured in a straight line, it is about 3,804 km from Ar Rayyan to Kigali. Ar Rayyan is one hour ahead of Kigali.
Most routes from Ar Rayyan connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest is Doha (DOH, about 19 km away). From Doha (DOH), Qatar Airways flies non-stop to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Qatar
Travelling from Ar Rayyan, you follow the entry rule for citizens of Qatar. Citizens of this country receive a 90-day visa free of charge on arrival. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.
Money and payment
Qatar's currency is the Qatari riyal (QAR). 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.
- Ar Rayyan is about 3,804 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Ar Rayyan has about 272,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Ar Rayyan is in Al Rayyan Municipality, Qatar.
- Ar Rayyan is one hour ahead of Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Ar Rayyan with a direct flight to Kigali is DOH (19 km away).
- Citizens of Qatar get a free 90-day visa on arrival.
- The currency of Qatar is the Qatari riyal (QAR).
The villas
Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. 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)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Ar Rayyan?
From Ar Rayyan, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Doha (DOH, about 19 km away). Qatar Airways flies non-stop from Doha.
What are the entry rules for travellers from Qatar?
No fee: a 90-day visa is issued on arrival to citizens of Qatar.
Can we pay in QAR?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not QAR; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in 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.
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.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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