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Private villas · Kigali

From Sint Maarten to Kigali: high-end houses

Guests from Sint Maarten stay in Kigali the private way: one house, one group, and a concierge for everything around it.

4 private villassleeps 4-8from $200/nightairport pickup at any hour
At a glance

Getting to Kigali from Sint Maarten

Measured in a straight line, it is about 10,403 km from Philipsburg to Kigali. In Philipsburg, the time is six hours behind Kigali's.

From Sint Maarten, fly Air France to Paris (CDG), then RwandAir non-stop to Kigali.

The international gateway of Sint Maarten is Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM).

Entry for citizens of Sint Maarten

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. Rules can change: check the official page of Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration before you travel; the online application is on Irembo.

Money and payment

Caribbean guilder (XCG) is not used for the booking itself: villas are quoted in US dollars, payable in USD, Rwandan francs, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money or crypto.

Details are shared by the concierge alone, in writing, once the 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.

  • Philipsburg is about 10,403 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Sint Maarten has 1 international airport.
  • Philipsburg is six hours behind Kigali.
  • Citizens of Sint Maarten 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 Sint Maarten is the Caribbean guilder (XCG).
Kigali skyline at golden hour
Kigali skyline at golden hour
“All in all the staff was extremely accommodating to our needs and has daily house cleaning.”
Darnell · Ikaze · October 2026
“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”
Vania O. · Urugwiro · September 2026

From first message to arrival

  1. Tell us your plans

    Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.

  2. Nkeng confirms

    Availability and a quote for your dates, usually within a few hours.

  3. Confirm and travel

    Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.

Questions (FAQ)

What are the entry rules for travellers from Sint Maarten?

A visa is required; it is available on arrival or online, for a fee of up to USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries.

What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Sint Maarten?

We do not list a direct flight from Sint Maarten. From Sint Maarten, fly Air France to Paris (CDG), then RwandAir non-stop to Kigali.

Is Kigali ahead of or behind Sint Maarten?

Philipsburg is six hours behind Kigali.

Can we pay for the villa from Sint Maarten?

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 Kigali airport to the villa?

By private pickup, arranged by the concierge for your flight; the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes away.

Is the whole villa ours?

Yes. The villa is booked to your group alone for the stay, with a house manager on site and daily housekeeping.

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.

Where the facts come from

flightsfrom.com · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw

Tell Nkeng your dates

One message is enough: your dates, your group and what matters most. We reply with availability and a quote, usually within a few hours.

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