How to find cheap flights to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)
At the moment, 442 € is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Bujumbura International Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to BJM for 646 €.
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Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get the best price on tickets to Bujumbura, where Bujumbura International Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some awesome early bird deals.
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Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes can often save you money. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Bujumbura International Airport.
Best time to go to Bujumbura
May is typically the cheapest month to board a flight to Bujumbura.
To find the cheapest month for flights to BJM, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
If you'd love to experience Bujumbura at its liveliest, book your flights to BJM for June. Going on holiday during high seasons usually means there's more to see and do than at other times.
The quietest time of the year to travel is April. Lock in your plane tickets to Bujumbura then and enjoy sightseeing at a slower pace.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider what type of conditions you prefer to travel in. Bujumbura is warmest in September, with averages of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
June has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 15ºC (59ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
With one day of rain on average, June is the driest month in Bujumbura.
The wettest time of year is April. Visit then and you'll likely get around 12 days of rainfall.
Flying to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and travel to Bujumbura in one easy hop. Book a direct flight to Bujumbura International Airport with one of these major airlines:
If you want to travel with the most punctual carrier, book your BJM plane ticket with Kenya Airways. Up to 77% of its flights into this airport land when expected.
You'll be landing in the UTC+2 timezone at BJM.
Star Hotel is a comfortable stay within an easy drive of Bujumbura International Airport. Kick back and recharge here after your flight to BJM.
Bujumbura International Airport has an on-time rating of 77%, which reflects how reliably departing flights reach their destination. This can be helpful to know if you're planning a tight connection or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Bujumbura International Airport is located in Bujumbura, Bujumbura Mairie Province, Burundi.
Getting to central Bujumbura from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)
The distance from BJM to central Bujumbura is about 8 kilometres.
You'll reach the centre in around 10 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to BJM.
Bujumbura makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to help get you started:
Bujumbura highlights
Step off your flight to Bujumbura and head directly for these must-see attractions:
Eglise Catholique Regina Pacis: The perfect place to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is around 5 kilometres south of the city centre.
Urugori Gardenia: You'll discover this park roughly 3 kilometres south of the centre. Take a little breather and slow things down in this corner of Bujumbura.
Regina Mundi Cathedral: This will also be a trip highlight. A memorable landmark, it's around 2 kilometres south of the centre of Bujumbura.
How to get to Gitega from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)
Going straight to Gitega? From BJM, it takes around 2 hours 20 minutes to drive there. The city is about 105 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) to Ngozi
Ngozi is around 72 kilometres from Bujumbura International Airport if you're going in that direction.
The drive time to Ngozi is roughly 2 hours 40 minutes.