Scotland and Kigali
Among the cities of Scotland in the United Kingdom: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee and Prestwick. Glasgow, with about 626,000 inhabitants, is the largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Scotland: premium serviced villas in Kigali
From Scotland, 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 Scotland
Figures on this page start from Glasgow, the largest city of Scotland.
About 7,140 km separate Glasgow from Kigali, as the crow flies. Glasgow changes its clocks: two hours behind Kigali in January, one hour behind Kigali in July.
Among the international airports of Scotland: Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
The closest airport to Glasgow with a direct flight to Kigali is London (LHR, about 549 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop between London (LHR) and Kigali.
Entry for citizens of the United Kingdom
For visitors setting off from Scotland, 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. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.
Money and payment
Rates are in US dollars rather than the British pound (GBP); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in crypto. 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
Your concierge books the pickup at Kigali International Airport for your flight, at any hour; it is included from three nights at Amahoro and Urugwiro.
- Scotland is a country of the United Kingdom.
- Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee and Prestwick are cities of Scotland.
- Glasgow, the largest city of Scotland, has about 626,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Glasgow is about 7,140 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Glasgow is two hours behind Kigali in January and one hour behind Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Glasgow with a direct flight to Kigali is LHR (549 km away).
- The international airports of Scotland are Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
- 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). 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
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Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
Is there a direct flight from Scotland to Kigali?
From Glasgow, the largest city of Scotland, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is London (LHR, about 549 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from London.
Is a visa required from the United Kingdom?
The visa is issued on arrival free of charge for up to 30 days, through the United Kingdom's membership of the Commonwealth.
Can we pay in GBP?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not GBP; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.
Can someone meet us at the airport?
Yes, at any hour. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
How large a group can you host?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and more guests fit across several villas booked together.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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