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Flights from Kigali to Bujumbura
Need cheap flights from Kigali to Bujumbura? Select dates to start a search or take a look at tips on airfares, airports, weather, and other useful information.
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175 km
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+79°F
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BJM
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Flight prices from Kigali to Bujumbura
You can usually book a return flight from Kigali to Bujumbura for that amount:
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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Bujumbura?
Here are approximate min and max prices for Kigali to Bujumbura flight (one-way) at the moment:
We have analyzed the prices and it seems that January might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $225 to $225. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be January with a price range of $225 – $225.
Is Bujumbura an expensive destination?
We have compared flights from Kigali to Bujumbura with other routes:
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Unfortunately we don’t yet have enough data for this route to tell if it’s expensive or not.
Direct flights from Kigali to Bujumbura
There are 1 airlines that fly directly from Kigali to Bujumbura: RwandAir if you are departing from Kigali. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Kigali International Airport. Most airlines arrive to Bujumbura International Airport. Most flights depart on Saturday, Friday.
Airlines that have direct flights from Kigali to Bujumbura
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Airports in Bujumbura and Kigali
Bujumbura has 1 airport and Kigali has 1 airport.
Bujumbura
Kigali
Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)
6 km from Bujumbura city center.
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Taxi~10 min.
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Which airport in Bujumbura is better?
The closest airport to Bujumbura city center is Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) with 6 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a taxi from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM), trip will take 10 min. Most airlines like RwandAir with direct flights are flying to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM).
Planning a trip from Kigali to Bujumbura? Check the weather
7 Days Weather Forecast
Here’s how the weather in Bujumbura looks currently:
Today, 11 November
+79°F
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Rain
2 m/s
74 %
Thu, 12 November
+77°F
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Rain
2 m/s
80 %
Fri, 13 November
+79°F
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Rain
2 m/s
81 %
Sat, 14 November
+79°F
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Shower rain
2 m/s
78 %
Sun, 15 November
+77°F
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Shower rain
2 m/s
88 %
Mon, 16 November
+77°F
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Rain
2 m/s
82 %
Tue, 17 November
+79°F
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Rain
1 m/s
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How expensive is Bujumbura?
Bujumbura prices compared to Kigali:
Bujumbura is in average 4% cheaper than Kigali. The biggest difference is Bu. The smallest difference is Food (+3%) and Clothing (+11%).
Some Price Examples (vs Kigali):
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Food
+2.83%
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$5.15 vs $3.64
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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$28.24 vs $49.72
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McMeal at McDonalds
$4.98 vs $9.18
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Cappuccino (regular)
$2.61 vs $3.36
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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.93 vs $1.02
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.49 vs $0.76
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Milk (regular), (1 liter)
$1.12 vs $0.85
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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
$1.31 vs $1.42
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Eggs (regular) (12)
$3.76 vs $1.85
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.05 vs $4.96
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$9.97 vs $5.94
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Banana (1kg)
$1.15 vs $1.49
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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
$23.44 vs $11.90
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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.36 vs $1.25
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Transport
-13.01%
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Utilities
-29.24%
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Sports
-58.32%
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Childcare
-43.39%
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Clothing
+11.23%
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Rent
-42.95%
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Buy
+176.58%
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Salaries
-38.12%
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Bujumbura in average is 4% cheaper
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The biggest difference is Buy, Sports, Childcare prices.
FAQ
Flying from Kigali to Bujumbura? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports are in Bujumbura?
Bujumbura is served by 1 airport: Bujumbura International Airport. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport located 6 km away.
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How far is it between Kigali and Bujumbura by plane?
Bujumbura is around 175 km away from Kigali.
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What is the flight time from Kigali to Bujumbura?
Typically it takes from ∞h NaNm to -∞h NaNm to fly from Kigali to Bujumbura.
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How good the weather is in Bujumbura?
The coldest month is January with an average temperature of +75°F. The hottest month is February with an average temperature of +77°F. Right now it is +79°F and Rain in Bujumbura.
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Is there a direct connection between Kigali and Bujumbura?
Yes, there are direct flights from Kigali to Bujumbura. You can fly to Bujumbura 6 days a week: Saturday, Friday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Sunday.
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Which airlines offer direct flights from Kigali to Bujumbura?
Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Kigali to Bujumbura: RwandAir.
Bujumbura guide
Bujumbura themes
This is what Bujumbura is known for:
Location
Bujumbura is located in Burundi, 175 km away from Kigali:
Bujumbura time zone
Both Kigali and Bujumbura have the same time zone
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07:00Time in Bujumbura right now
Currency and exchange rate
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Visa to Burundi
Visa upon arrival is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 30 days¹.
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Visa upon arrivalFor US citizens
Language in Burundi
Official language in Burundi is Kirundi, French, English. People knowledge of English is poor².
Kirundi, French, English
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Safety
Bujumbura is a relatively safe city. Meanwhile, a moderate level of caution is advised³.
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About Avionero
Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.
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