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£416+ Cheap flights to Bujumbura (BJM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BJM
17 May — 24 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Bujumbura in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Bujumbura
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Bujumbura. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 April 2026.

Sun 3/506:50
LHR
-
BJM
1 stop11h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/620:05
BJM
-
LHR
3 stops17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4£556
Sat 25/411:00
LGW
-
BJM
1 stop20h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sun 10/509:10
BJM
-
LGW
1 stop22h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 14/4£611
Mon 1/611:00
LGW
-
BJM
1 stop20h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sun 14/609:10
BJM
-
LGW
1 stop22h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 14/4£634
Mon 5/1018:25
LHR
-
BJM
1 stop12h 45m
Kenya Airways
Tue 13/1009:10
BJM
-
LHR
1 stop32h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 14/4£638
Wed 20/521:20
LHR
-
BJM
1 stop17h 15m
RwandAir
Wed 3/615:45
BJM
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
RwandAir
Deal found 13/4£646
Tue 21/421:10
LHR
-
BJM
1 stop17h 05m
RwandAir
Sun 26/415:45
BJM
-
LHR
1 stop18h 15m
RwandAir
Deal found 14/4£646
Wed 13/521:20
LHR
-
BJM
1 stop17h 15m
RwandAir
Sun 17/515:45
BJM
-
LHR
1 stop18h 15m
RwandAir
Deal found 16/4£651
Tue 13/1021:10
LHR
-
BJM
1 stop17h 05m
RwandAir
Tue 20/1016:05
BJM
-
LHR
1 stop17h 55m
RwandAir
Deal found 14/4£652
Sat 25/418:40
LHR
-
BJM
2 stops23h 15m
SWISS
Sun 10/520:05
BJM
-
LHR
3 stops22h 45m
SWISS
Deal found 14/4£654
Mon 1/621:20
LHR
-
BJM
1 stop17h 15m
RwandAir
Sun 14/615:45
BJM
-
LHR
1 stop18h 15m
RwandAir
Deal found 13/4£655
Sat 16/511:00
LGW
-
BJM
1 stop20h 10m
Kenya Airways
Fri 22/513:50
BJM
-
LGW
1 stop18h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 14/4£675
Sat 25/418:35
LGW
-
BJM
2 stops23h 20m
SWISS
Sun 10/520:05
BJM
-
LGW
3 stops22h 45m
SWISS
Deal found 14/4£678

Find flight deals to Bujumbura

Find the latest flights to Bujumbura in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 17 April 2026.

Return from

£556

One-way from

£416

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£643
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 3/5-7/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 29h 00m total
  • London to Bujumbura
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 15/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 10m total
  • London to Bujumbura
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£29 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonBujumbura

LHR - BJM

LHRBJM

London Heathrow

Thu 4/6

21:10-15:15

1 stop17h 05m

Bujumbura

Wed 10/6

15:45-07:20

1 stop16h 35m

£651

LondonBujumbura

LHR - BJM

LHRBJM

London Heathrow

Wed 30/9

18:25-08:10

1 stop12h 45m

Bujumbura

Sun 4/10

09:10-16:15

1 stop32h 05m

£706

LondonBujumbura

LHR - BJM

LHRBJM

London Heathrow

Wed 17/6

21:20-15:35

1 stop17h 15m

Bujumbura

Sun 22/11

15:45-06:20

1 stop16h 35m

£725

LondonBujumbura

LGW - BJM

LGWBJM

London Gatwick

Mon 15/6

10:10-13:15

1 stop26h 05m

Bujumbura

Mon 23/11

16:15-05:40

1 stop15h 25m

£772

LondonBujumbura

LGW - BJM

LGWBJM

London Gatwick

Wed 17/6

09:50-15:45

1 stop28h 55m

Bujumbura

Mon 23/11

16:00-06:40

1 stop16h 40m

£796

LondonBujumbura

LGW - BJM

LGWBJM

London Gatwick

Tue 16/6

09:40-15:25

1 stop28h 45m

Bujumbura

Mon 23/11

16:00-06:40

1 stop16h 40m

£796

LondonBujumbura

LHR - BJM

LHRBJM

London Heathrow

Wed 20/5

06:50-08:10

3 stops24h 20m

Bujumbura

Wed 3/6

20:05-21:35

2 stops26h 30m

£826
Fastest return journey

LondonBujumbura

LHR - BJM

LHRBJM

London Heathrow

Sun 14/6

21:20-15:15

1 stop16h 55m

Bujumbura

Sat 21/11

16:05-06:20

1 stop16h 15m

£840

LondonBujumbura

LGW - BJM

LGWBJM

London Gatwick

Wed 20/5

06:00-08:10

2 stops25h 10m

Bujumbura

Wed 3/6

13:50-06:55

1 stop18h 05m

£858

LondonBujumbura

LHR - BJM

LHRBJM

London Heathrow

Sat 13/6

21:10-15:15

1 stop17h 05m

Bujumbura

Sat 21/11

16:05-06:20

1 stop16h 15m

£868

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Bujumbura

When is the best time to book a flight to Bujumbura?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Bujumbura. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

The price you pay for your flight to Bujumbura may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 19 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Bujumbura?

On average, a flight from London to Bujumbura takes 18 hours 2 minutes. Flights to Bujumbura from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Bujumbura?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Bujumbura are RwandAir, Ethiopian Air and Brussels Airlines.

Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From £476
RwandAir
RwandAir
From £453
Brussels Airlines
Brussels Airlines
From £280
SWISS
SWISS
From £396

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Bujumbura?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Bujumbura are Brussels Airlines, RwandAir and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in Bujumbura by month

Plan your trip to Bujumbura by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bujumbura ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Bujumbura when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Bujumbura by month

Plan your trip to Bujumbura by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bujumbura, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of March, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Bujumbura

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bujumbura. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Bujumbura. Reviews last updated 17 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Burundi, such as RwandAir,SWISS, andBrussels Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,922 reviews
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Brussels Airlines
7.2
Good
403 reviews
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,003 reviews
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
302 reviews
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

FAQs about flying to Bujumbura

Getting around Bujumbura

Licenced taxis are available all around the city, but make sure you negotiate a price before getting into the vehicle. Local people use mini bus taxis, but using these does require some knowledge of Bujumbura.

Getting from the Airport to the City

Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) serves the city. It is 6.2 miles (10km) from the city centre. Many hotels offer free shuttles from the airport. Taxis operate from outside the terminal building and you should agree a fare before the journey. By road, the journey can take up to half an hour, depending on traffic. Car rental needs to be arranged in advance. Many visitors choose a rugged SUV or 4X4, as the roads outside of Bujumbura can be challenging. Car rental can include your own driver.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Bujumbura?

    Bujumbura (BJM), located 5.1 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Bujumbura.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Bujumbura if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Bujumbura on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Bujumbura?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Brussels Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Bujumbura.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Bujumbura depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Bujumbura, London offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 55 minutes).

  • Are there hotels close to Bujumbura?

    Yes. Bujumbura has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Clayton's place is the closest property to Bujumbura (1.0 mi away from Bujumbura).

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