London and Kigali
The capital of the United Kingdom, London is home to about 8,962,000 people. Close to London, in the same region: Ilford, Enfield Town, Sutton, Bexley and Watford.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from London, UK: luxury holiday homes in Kigali
From London, UK, RwandAir flies non-stop to Kigali. 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 London
About 6,590 km separate London from Kigali, as the crow flies. Because of daylight saving time, London is two hours behind Kigali in January and one hour behind Kigali in July.
London has three international airports: Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW) and Stansted (STN).
Nearest airport to London with a direct flight to Kigali: London (LHR, about 24 km away). RwandAir connects London (LHR) with Kigali, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of the United Kingdom
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from London, citizens of the United Kingdom follow this one. 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. The United Kingdom belongs to the Commonwealth. This summary was checked on 9 October 2026; always confirm on the official immigration page before booking flights.
Money and payment
The United Kingdom's currency is the British pound (GBP). Stays are quoted in US dollars, and you can pay in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. Details are shared by the concierge alone, in writing, once the 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
Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.
- London is about 6,590 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- London has about 8,962,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- London is the capital of the United Kingdom.
- Ilford, Enfield Town, Sutton, Bexley and Watford are in the same region as London.
- London is two hours behind Kigali in January and one hour behind Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to London with a direct flight to Kigali is LHR (24 km away).
- The international airports of London are Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW) and Stansted (STN).
- 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
The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. Looking for a short let in Kigali? Each of our villas is that, and more: private, gated and serviced 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
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)
Which airport should I use to fly from London to Kigali?
From London, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is London (LHR, about 24 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.
Can we pay for the villa from the United Kingdom?
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.
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.
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 · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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