Travelling from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Bujumbura Airport (BJM): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Kigali Airport to Bujumbura Airport is 45 minutes.
Bujumbura's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Kigali.
Flights from KGL to BJM start from 14:20 — the first with RwandAir. The last departure is at 14:50 with RwandAir. In total, there are seven weekly Kigali Airport to Bujumbura Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your KGL to BJM flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Bujumbura (and then seeing more of Burundi!) is easy with RwandAir. This popular carrier has direct flights from Kigali Airport to Bujumbura Airport.
RwandAir has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With a reliable 87.5% of services arriving as planned, RwandAir is the most punctual carrier for KGL to BJM flights.
If you'd like to explore a new city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kigali Airport to Bujumbura Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Addis Ababa Airport is a sought-after stop between KGL and BJM.
Handy information about Kigali Airport (KGL)
When it comes to Kigali Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Kigali Airport from central Kigali, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near KGL? If you're catching an early flight from Kigali Airport to Bujumbura Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Bujumbura Airport (BJM)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Kigali Airport to Bujumbura Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BJM instead:
When to fly to Bujumbura Airport (BJM)
September is the most popular month for flights from Kigali Airport to Bujumbura Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Bujumbura in March.
Before locking in your flight from Kigali Airport to Bujumbura Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Bujumbura, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from KGL to BJM in June if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.