Uppsala County and Kigali
Uppsala County lies in Sweden; Uppsala, with about 177,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
From Uppsala County to Kigali: secluded private villas
From Uppsala County, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali. 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 Uppsala County
We measure from Uppsala, the largest city of Uppsala County.
About 6,957 km separate Uppsala from Kigali, as the crow flies. In January, Uppsala is one hour behind Kigali; in July, on the same time as Kigali.
Uppsala County has its own international airport, Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN).
From Uppsala, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Sweden
Travelling from Uppsala County, you follow the entry rule for citizens of Sweden. 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
Rates are in US dollars rather than the Swedish krona (SEK); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in crypto. 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
The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.
- Uppsala County lies in Sweden.
- Uppsala is a city of Uppsala County.
- Uppsala, the largest city of Uppsala County, has about 177,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Uppsala is about 6,957 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Uppsala is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
- From Uppsala, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali.
- The international airport of Uppsala County is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN).
- 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 has a pool and a cinema room, Urugwiro an infinity pool and gardens, Irebero a spa room and a gym, Ikaze a large garden near the airport. Each villa has a house manager on site and daily housekeeping.
“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)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Uppsala County?
We do not list a direct flight. From Uppsala, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali.
Do citizens of Sweden need a visa for Rwanda?
Yes, but you can get it on arrival at Kigali International Airport or apply online before travelling; the fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry.
Do we need to change money before leaving Sweden?
There is no need to change money for the villa itself: it is quoted in US dollars and accepts USD, RWF, mobile money and crypto.
Can someone meet us at the airport?
Yes, at any hour. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
What if our group is bigger?
Each villa on this page sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa; beyond that, the concierge books several villas together for the group.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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