Winterthur and Kigali
Winterthur (in Zurich, Switzerland) has about 112,000 inhabitants, according to GeoNames. Another city in Zurich includes Zürich.
Private villas · Kigali
From Winterthur to Kigali: elegant estates
From Winterthur, most travellers connect through Paris CDG, Brussels or London Heathrow; your concierge plans the connection. Visa on arrival, fee waived for 30 days.
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 Winterthur
Kigali lies about 5,878 km from Winterthur, in a straight line. In January, Winterthur is one hour behind Kigali; in July, on the same time as Kigali.
From Winterthur, most travellers connect through Paris CDG (RwandAir), Brussels (Brussels Airlines) or London Heathrow (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of Switzerland
What counts is the passport: citizens of Switzerland travelling from Winterthur follow the rule that applies to Switzerland. As citizens of a member state of the African Union, the Commonwealth or La Francophonie, you receive a visa on arrival and the visa fee is waived for a visit of up to 30 days. Membership: La Francophonie. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
You will be travelling from the Swiss franc (CHF) to a stay quoted in US dollars; payment is accepted in USD, RWF, mobile money or 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
From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.
- Winterthur is about 5,878 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Winterthur has about 112,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Winterthur is in Zurich, Switzerland.
- Zürich is in the same region as Winterthur.
- Winterthur is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
- From Winterthur, most travellers connect through Paris CDG (RwandAir), Brussels (Brussels Airlines) or London Heathrow (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
- Citizens of Switzerland get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
- The currency of Switzerland is the Swiss franc (CHF).
The villas
From Ikaze's two suites for four guests to Amahoro's and Urugwiro's four bedrooms for eight, each villa is booked to one group. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge. If you would search for a luxury villa at home, our villas are booked whole, like one, with 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)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Winterthur?
We do not list a direct flight. From Winterthur, most travellers connect through Paris CDG (RwandAir), Brussels (Brussels Airlines) or London Heathrow (RwandAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Is a visa required from Switzerland?
The visa is issued on arrival free of charge for up to 30 days, through Switzerland's membership of La Francophonie.
Which payment methods work from Switzerland?
USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after 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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