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Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah to Kigali: luxury retreats

From the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) 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

Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah and Kigali

Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah lies in the United Arab Emirates, named like its largest city: Ras Al Khaimah, with about 352,000 inhabitants.

Getting to Kigali from the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah

Figures on this page start from Ras Al Khaimah, the largest city of the emirate of the same name.

Kigali lies about 4,155 km from Ras Al Khaimah, in a straight line. In Ras Al Khaimah, the time is two hours ahead of Kigali's.

Departures from the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah are served by Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT).

From Ras Al Khaimah, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.

Entry for citizens of the United Arab Emirates

From the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah 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. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.

Money and payment

Your home currency is the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted. Payment details come only from the concierge, after your 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

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.

  • Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah lies in the United Arab Emirates.
  • Ras Al Khaimah is a city of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.
  • Ras Al Khaimah, the largest city of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, has about 352,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
  • Ras Al Khaimah is about 4,155 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Ras Al Khaimah is two hours ahead of Kigali.
  • From Ras Al Khaimah, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
  • The international airport of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah is Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT).
  • Citizens of the United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates is the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED).
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 is the easiest way to reach Kigali from the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah?

We do not list a direct flight. From Ras Al Khaimah, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.

Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from the United Arab Emirates?

You can get the visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport or at any land border, or online through Irembo.

Can we pay in AED?

The villa is quoted in US dollars, not AED; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.

How do we get from the airport to the villa?

With a private pickup arranged by the concierge. 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.

Where the facts come from

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

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