Flights to Bujumbura
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Bujumbura is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Gitega Airport (GID, 61 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport | BJM | 8 km (5 mi) | 11,811 ft | 2,582 ft |
| Gitega Airport (regional) | GID | 61 km (38 mi) | 3,248 ft | 5,741 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,811 ft, BJM can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 2,582 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Bujumbura
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bujumbura to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 1,162 km (722 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Bujumbura to Nairobi | Kenya | 860 km (535 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Bujumbura to Lubumbashi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 944 km (586 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Bujumbura to Lusaka | Zambia | 1,342 km (834 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Bujumbura to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 709 km (441 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Bujumbura to Kakamega | Kenya | 725 km (450 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Bujumbura to Kampala | Uganda | 545 km (339 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Bujumbura to Kisangani | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 635 km (394 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Bujumbura to Kananga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 819 km (509 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Bujumbura to Mombasa | Kenya | 1,146 km (712 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Bujumbura to Kigali | Rwanda | 177 km (110 mi) | about 59 min |
| Bujumbura to Lilongwe | Malawi | 1,273 km (791 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Bujumbura to Mwanza | Tanzania | 405 km (251 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Bujumbura to Bangui | Central African Republic | 1,477 km (918 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Bujumbura to Kolwezi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 922 km (573 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Bujumbura to Dodoma | Tanzania | 772 km (480 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Bujumbura to Zanzibar | Tanzania | 1,133 km (704 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Bujumbura to Kitwe | Zambia | 1,055 km (656 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Bujumbura to Ndola | Zambia | 1,068 km (664 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Bujumbura to Arusha | Tanzania | 813 km (505 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Bujumbura to Mbeya | Tanzania | 762 km (473 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Bujumbura to Nansana | Uganda | 545 km (339 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Bujumbura to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,562 km (971 mi) | about 2 h 45 min |
| Bujumbura to Lagos | Nigeria | 3,083 km (1,916 mi) | about 4 h 42 min |
| Bujumbura to Jakarta | Indonesia | 8,585 km (5,334 mi) | about 11 h 45 min |
| Bujumbura to Lima | Peru | 11,704 km (7,273 mi) | about 15 h 45 min |
| Bujumbura to Bogotá | Colombia | 11,526 km (7,162 mi) | about 15 h 32 min |
| Bujumbura to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 3,831 km (2,380 mi) | about 5 h 40 min |
| Bujumbura to Singapore | Singapore | 8,295 km (5,154 mi) | about 11 h 23 min |
| Bujumbura to Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | 1,728 km (1,074 mi) | about 2 h 58 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Bujumbura?
Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) is the closest large airport at 8 km (5 mi). The others, GID, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BJM from Bujumbura city centre?
8 km (5 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Bujumbura on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.