Birmingham and Kigali
About 1,158,000 people live in Birmingham, in England, the United Kingdom. Other cities in England include Wolverhampton, Coventry, Worcester, Telford and Leicester.
Private villas · Kigali
From Birmingham, UK to Kigali: private holiday homes
From Birmingham, UK, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from London (LHR) with RwandAir. Visa fee waived, 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 Birmingham
Kigali lies about 6,749 km from Birmingham, in a straight line. Because of daylight saving time, Birmingham is two hours behind Kigali in January and one hour behind Kigali in July.
Departures from Birmingham are served by Birmingham Airport (BHX).
From Birmingham, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is London (LHR, about 150 km away). London (LHR) to Kigali: RwandAir, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of the United Kingdom
What counts is the passport: citizens of the United Kingdom travelling from Birmingham follow the rule that applies to the United Kingdom. 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: the Commonwealth. Rules can change: check the official page of Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration before you travel; the online application is on Irembo.
Money and payment
You will be travelling from the British pound (GBP) to a stay quoted in US dollars; payment is accepted in USD, RWF, mobile money or crypto. 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.
- Birmingham is about 6,749 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Birmingham has about 1,158,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Birmingham is in England, the United Kingdom.
- Wolverhampton, Coventry, Worcester, Telford and Leicester are in the same region as Birmingham.
- Birmingham is two hours behind Kigali in January and one hour behind Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Birmingham with a direct flight to Kigali is LHR (150 km away).
- The international airport of Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX).
- Citizens of the United Kingdom get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
- The currency of the United Kingdom is the British pound (GBP).
The villas
Amahoro in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, Kicukiro four. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours. If you would search for a short let 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)
Is there a direct flight from Birmingham to Kigali?
From Birmingham, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is London (LHR, about 150 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from London.
What are the entry rules for travellers from the United Kingdom?
A visa on arrival, without the fee, for up to 30 days.
Do we need to change money before leaving the United Kingdom?
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.
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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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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