Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Bujumbura to Kigali?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bujumbura and Kigali takes around 0.75 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Bujumbura and Kigali?

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The flight distance between Bujumbura and Kigali is 176 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Bujumbura and Kigali?

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Several carriers operate flights between Bujumbura and Kigali. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Rwandair.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Bujumbura?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bujumbura and Adelaide, Perth, Montreal, Cape Town, Brisbane, Melbourne, Lilongwe, Barcelona, Nairobi, Dallas, London, Entebbe, New York, Orlando, Las Vegas, Denver, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, Atlanta.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Kigali?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kigali and Singapore, Nairobi, Manila, London, Zanzibar, Entebbe, Dhaka, Cape Town, New Delhi, Taipei, Bangkok, Brisbane, Melbourne, Denpasar, Vancouver, Addis Ababa, Maputo, Budapest, Chennai, Istanbul.

Question 6

What airports are near Bujumbura?

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The main airport in Bujumbura is Bujumbura International. It is also served by Bujumbura International, Kamembe, Kigoma.

Question 7

What airports are near Kigali?

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The main airport in Kigali is Kigali International. It is also served by Kigali International, Goma International, Kihihi Airstrip.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Bujumbura and Kigali?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Bujumbura and Kigali thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Bujumbura and Kigali can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Bujumbura and Kigali?

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Currently, you can fly between Bujumbura and Kigali with Rwandair, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Bujumbura and Kigali?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Bujumbura and Kigali, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Bujumbura and Kigali?

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Traveling between Bujumbura and Kigali, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Bujumbura?

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There are a number of airports in and around Bujumbura. The main one is Bujumbura International and other nearby airports include Bujumbura International, Kamembe, Kigoma

Question 14

How many airports are there near Kigali?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kigali. The main one is Kigali International and other nearby airports include Kigali International, Goma International, Kihihi Airstrip.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Bujumbura and Kigali depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Bujumbura, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Bujumbura and Kigali arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kigali, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Bujumbura and Kigali depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Bujumbura, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Bujumbura and Kigali arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kigali, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£143
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£193
Cheapest round-trip	£251
Average round-trip	£363
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Rwandair	RWD	WB	Yes	0 0
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	Yes	No
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes	0 0

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	26°C	15°C
February	26°C	16°C
March	25°C	15°C
April	24°C	15°C
May	23°C	15°C
June	24°C	15°C
July	26°C	16°C
August	27°C	16°C
September	26°C	16°C
October	26°C	16°C
November	24°C	15°C
December	24°C	15°C

Cheap flights from Bujumbura, Burundi to Kigali, Rwanda

Flights starting at £143. Choose between Rwandair, Kenya Airways, or Ethiopian Airlines to find the best price.

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