From Medina Region to Kigali: refined private villas

Medina Region and Kigali

In Saudi Arabia, Medina Region is home to Madinah and Yanbu. Madinah, with about 1,300,000 inhabitants, is the largest city.

Getting to Kigali from Medina Region

Madinah, the largest city of Medina Region, is the starting point for the distances and flights below.

The straight-line distance between Madinah and Kigali is about 3,113 km. The clock in Madinah is one hour ahead of Kigali's.

Departures from Medina Region are served by Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) and Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (YNB).

From Madinah, most travellers connect through Cairo (EgyptAir), Doha (Qatar Airways) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.

Entry for citizens of Saudi Arabia

What counts is the passport: citizens of Saudi Arabia travelling from Medina Region follow the rule that applies to Saudi Arabia. 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

Your home currency is the Saudi riyal (SAR); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted. Once your dates are confirmed, the concierge sends the details; never pay to details found anywhere else.

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.