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Flight deals from Bujumbura to Nairobi

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Bujumbura Airport to Nairobi? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 533 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Nairobi.331 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Dec, returning Fri, 25 Dec.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Bujumbura on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Bujumbura.Price includes taxes and charges.From 331 €, select.
Nairobi.420 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Fri, 22 Jan.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Bujumbura on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Bujumbura.Price includes taxes and charges.From 420 €, select.
Nairobi.425 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Mar, returning Fri, 26 Mar.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Bujumbura on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 26 Mar, arriving in Bujumbura.Price includes taxes and charges.From 425 €, select.
Nairobi.427 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Bujumbura on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Bujumbura.Price includes taxes and charges.From 427 €, select.
Nairobi.433 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Bujumbura on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Bujumbura.Price includes taxes and charges.From 433 €, select.
Nairobi.439 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with RwandAir.Outbound indirect flight with RwandAir, departs from Bujumbura on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with RwandAir, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Bujumbura.Price includes taxes and charges.From 439 €, select.
Nairobi.446 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Bujumbura on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Bujumbura.Price includes taxes and charges.From 446 €, select.
Nairobi.451 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Bujumbura on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Bujumbura.Price includes taxes and charges.From 451 €, select.
Nairobi.486 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Bujumbura on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Bujumbura.Price includes taxes and charges.From 486 €, select.
Nairobi.487 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Thu, 21 Jan.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Bujumbura on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Bujumbura.Price includes taxes and charges.From 487 €, select.
Nairobi.488 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb, returning Tue, 16 Feb.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Bujumbura on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Bujumbura.Price includes taxes and charges.From 488 €, select.
Nairobi.488 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Bujumbura on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Bujumbura.Price includes taxes and charges.From 488 €, select.
Nairobi.488 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar, returning Wed, 10 Mar.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Bujumbura on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Bujumbura.Price includes taxes and charges.From 488 €, select.
Nairobi.488 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Bujumbura on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Bujumbura.Price includes taxes and charges.From 488 €, select.
Nairobi.497 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Bujumbura on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Bujumbura.Price includes taxes and charges.From 497 €, select.
Nairobi.500 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Fri, 31 Jul.Return flight with Uganda Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Uganda Airlines, departs from Bujumbura on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Uganda Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Bujumbura.Price includes taxes and charges.From 500 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Bujumbura to Nairobi

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Bujumbura to Nairobi flights are currently cheapest in December.
Jul
from 500 €
Aug
from 533 €
Sep
from 451 €
Oct
from 433 €
Nov
from 486 €
Dec
from 331 €
Jan
from 420 €
Feb
from 488 €
Mar
from 425 €
Apr
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Direct flights from Bujumbura to Nairobi

Alternative Bujumbura to Nairobi routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Bujumbura to Nairobi? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Nairobi Wilson

3km from central Nairobi
Closest
from 1.420 €
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Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta

13km from central Nairobi
Cheapest
from 331 €
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Bujumbura to Nairobi: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found331 €
Cheapest month to flyDecember
Average flight time1 hr, 40 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week35

Finding cheap flights from Bujumbura to Nairobi: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Nairobi: Nairobi Wilson and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.
The best price we found for a return flight from Bujumbura to Nairobi is 331 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 40 minutes is the average flight time from Bujumbura to Nairobi.
Delta, KLM and Kenya Airways fly direct from Bujumbura to Nairobi.
As of July 2026, there are 35 flights per week flying from Bujumbura to Nairobi.
The cheapest month to fly from Bujumbura to Nairobi is usually December.
If you're flying from Bujumbura Airport, the cheapest airport near Nairobi is Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta – which is 13.2 km away from the centre of Nairobi. We've found flights into this airport from 331 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Bujumbura Airport to Nairobi on Tuesday, 22 December 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Nairobi but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Nairobi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 19°C. April is typically the warmest month in Nairobi, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is June, with temperatures averaging 13°C. The rainiest month is April.
Currently, Kenya Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Nairobi.

Flying from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) to Nairobi: what you need to know

  • Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Bujumbura International Airport to Nairobi.

  • Nairobi is one hour ahead of Bujumbura, where Bujumbura International Airport is located. Nairobi runs on the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is the most traveled route, with seven departures a week to choose from. You can travel from BJM to NBO at 02:30 with Kenya Airways.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your BJM to Nairobi flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like April, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • Begin your trip at BJM and travel nonstop to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). That will be your arrival point when searching for Bujumbura International Airport to Nairobi tickets.

  • Get on board with Kenya Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Bujumbura International Airport to Nairobi.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from BJM to Nairobi. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:

    • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

    • Entebbe International Airport (EBB)

    • Kigali International Airport (KGL)

  • Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Bujumbura, BJM can be reached in about 15 minutes by car. The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.

  • Searching for a hotel near BJM? If you're catching an early flight from Bujumbura International Airport to Nairobi, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:

  • 70% of flights departing from Bujumbura International Airport land at their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) to Nairobi

  • The best price we've found for a one-way Bujumbura International Airport to Nairobi flight is 234 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 331 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Lock in cheap flights from BJM to Nairobi by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the best time for finding a bargain.

  • Plan your trip for April. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Bujumbura International Airport to Nairobi tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the cheapest price across every month.

  • You don't need to check in daily to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you when there's an updated deal for cheap flights from BJM to Nairobi.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bujumbura International Airport to Nairobi.

Airports in Nairobi

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

  • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to the centre of Nairobi takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 18 kilometres away.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by public transport.

  • Look into staying at a hotel near NBO if you have a late flight from Bujumbura International Airport to Nairobi. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:

  • Reserving your ride from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport about three weeks before your flight from BJM to Nairobi can help you get the best possible rate.

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)

  • After your flight from Bujumbura International Airport to Nairobi has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 20 minutes by car. Central Nairobi is roughly 10 kilometres from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).

  • You can expect the journey to take about 35 minutes on public transport.

  • You'll find some great places to rest your head close to WIL. Settle in and get cosy after your BJM to Nairobi flight at one of these well-located options:

  • Get your preferred vehicle, not just whatever's left, by securing your ride from WIL in advance. You can also avoid paying more than you have to, especially when the airport is busy.

Best time to go to Nairobi

  • December is the quietest month for flights from Bujumbura International Airport to Nairobi, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Nairobi based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Lock in a Bujumbura International Airport to Nairobi plane ticket with a departure in February to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from BJM to Nairobi around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Nairobi

  • After booking your flight from Bujumbura International Airport to Nairobi, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nairobi:

  • Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Masai Mara National Reserve and Giraffe manor are attractions you won't want to skip in Nairobi.

Explore more of Kenya

  • Mombasa is just one of the many cities in Kenya waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Nairobi. Around 434 kilometres away to the southeast, its top attractions include Mombasa Marine National Park, Fort Jesus and Mombasa Beach.

  • Nakuru is another sought-after destination in Kenya and is around 145 kilometres northwest of Nairobi. No journey is complete without a visit to Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View.

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