Kiruna and Kigali
About 17,000 people live in Kiruna, in Norrbotten County, Sweden. Another city in the same region includes Luleå.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Kiruna: upscale houses in Kigali
From Kiruna, most travellers connect through Brussels, London Heathrow or Paris CDG; 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 Kiruna
The straight-line distance between Kiruna and Kigali is about 7,800 km. Kiruna changes its clocks: one hour behind Kigali in January, on the same time as Kigali in July.
Kiruna has its own international airport, Kiruna Airport (KRN).
From Kiruna, most travellers connect through Brussels (Brussels Airlines), London Heathrow (RwandAir) or Paris CDG (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of Sweden
From Kiruna 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. 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 Swedish krona (SEK); 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
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.
- Kiruna is about 7,800 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Kiruna has about 17,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Kiruna is in Norrbotten County, Sweden.
- Luleå is in the same region as Kiruna.
- Kiruna is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
- From Kiruna, most travellers connect through Brussels (Brussels Airlines), London Heathrow (RwandAir) or Paris CDG (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
- The international airport of Kiruna is Kiruna Airport (KRN).
- Citizens of Sweden 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 Sweden is the Swedish krona (SEK).
The villas
Amahoro in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, Kicukiro four. 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.”
From first message to arrival
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Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.
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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 Kiruna to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Kiruna, most travellers connect through Brussels (Brussels Airlines), London Heathrow (RwandAir) or Paris CDG (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
What are the entry rules for travellers from Sweden?
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.
Can we pay for the villa from Sweden?
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.
Is airport pickup available at night?
Yes. Flights land at all hours and the pickup follows them. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
Can we book more than one villa?
Yes. Several villas can be booked together; each villa here sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa.
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