Bilbao and Kigali
About 347,000 people live in Bilbao, in Basque Country, Spain. Gasteiz / Vitoria and Donostia / San Sebastián lie in the same region as Bilbao.
Private villas · Kigali
Bilbao to Kigali: prestige holiday homes
From Bilbao, most travellers connect through Paris CDG, London Heathrow or Brussels; your concierge plans the connection. 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 Bilbao
Kigali lies about 6,009 km from Bilbao, in a straight line. The time difference changes with the seasons: in January Bilbao is one hour behind Kigali, in July on the same time as Kigali.
The international airport of Bilbao is Bilbao Airport (BIO).
From Bilbao, most travellers connect through Paris CDG (RwandAir), London Heathrow (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of Spain
From Bilbao 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. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
Your home currency is the euro (EUR); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted. 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
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.
- Bilbao is about 6,009 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Bilbao has about 347,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Bilbao is in Basque Country, Spain.
- Gasteiz / Vitoria and Donostia / San Sebastián are in the same region as Bilbao.
- Bilbao is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
- From Bilbao, most travellers connect through Paris CDG (RwandAir), London Heathrow (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
- The international airport of Bilbao is Bilbao Airport (BIO).
- Citizens of Spain 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 Spain 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. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group.
“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 Bilbao to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Bilbao, most travellers connect through Paris CDG (RwandAir), London Heathrow (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
How do citizens of Spain enter Rwanda?
Citizens of Spain get a visa on arrival or online; fees are capped at USD 50 single entry and USD 70 multiple entry.
Can we pay for the villa from Spain?
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 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 many guests can stay?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa. For a larger group, several villas can be booked together, and the concierge arranges it.
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