Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM): what you need to know
Bujumbura's timezone is UTC+2, making Bujumbura two hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your LHR to BJM flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Bujumbura International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LHR and BJM:
Brussels Airport
Kigali International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)
405 € is currently the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Bujumbura International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 463 €. These fares may change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to BJM if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bujumbura International Airport.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Bujumbura International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes around 55 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bujumbura International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near LHR:
Arriving at Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)
Hop off your London Heathrow Airport to Bujumbura International Airport flight and jump into your hotel bed soon after. If you're searching for a convenient option within easy reach of BJM, stay at Star Hotel.
Getting from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) to central Bujumbura
Bujumbura International Airport to the centre of Bujumbura has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bujumbura International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Bujumbura. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Bujumbura is September, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Bujumbura International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to BJM in June. Average temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Burundi
While Bujumbura is a great introduction to Burundi, there's much more to discover in Gitega. Located about 56 kilometres to the east, this must-see city has loads of things to see and do, including Gishora Drum Sanctuary and National Museum of Gitega.
Any trip through Burundi wouldn't feel complete without exploring Ngozi. Nazareth Conference Room is one of the highlights in this destination, which is around 72 kilometres north-east of Bujumbura.