York and Kigali
York, a city of about 156,000 people, lies in England, the United Kingdom. Close to York, in the same region: Leeds, Bradford, Doncaster, Kingston upon Hull and Sheffield.
Private villas · Kigali
York to Kigali: sophisticated serviced villas
From York, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from London (LHR) with RwandAir. 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 York
As the crow flies, Kigali is about 6,848 km from York. The time difference changes with the seasons: in January York is two hours behind Kigali, in July one hour behind Kigali.
From York, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is London (LHR, about 280 km away). RwandAir connects London (LHR) with Kigali, non-stop.
Entry for citizens of the United Kingdom
For visitors setting off from York, the rule that applies is the one for the United Kingdom's citizens. 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's memberships include the Commonwealth. The official source is Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration; apply online on Irembo if you need a visa before travelling.
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. 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
Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.
- York is about 6,848 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- York has about 156,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- York is in England, the United Kingdom.
- Leeds, Bradford, Doncaster, Kingston upon Hull and Sheffield are in the same region as York.
- York is two hours behind Kigali in January and one hour behind Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to York with a direct flight to Kigali is LHR (280 km away).
- 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)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from York?
From York, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is London (LHR, about 280 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from London.
How do citizens of the United Kingdom enter Rwanda?
No fee for a visit of up to 30 days: the visa is given on arrival.
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.
Is airport pickup available at night?
Yes. Flights land at all hours and the pickup follows them. 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 · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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One message is enough: your dates, your group and what matters most. We reply with availability and a quote, usually within a few hours.