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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bujumbura to Kigali:

• Earliest: departs at 9:35 am and lands at 10:20 am
• Latest: departs at 4:05 pm and lands at 4:50 pm.

The flight takes about 45m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Bujumbura to Kigali:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Bujumbura to Kigali takes 45m, covering 284 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Bujumbura to Kigali range from C$ 550 to C$ 656, with an average of C$ 586 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 550 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the C$ 586 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 514 round-trip via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared to C$ 617 for direct.

RwandAir is the only airline operating Bujumbura to Kigali flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by RwandAir. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Bujumbura to Kigali flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about C$ 642 to C$ 1,021. That means the highest observed fare was about 59% higher than the lowest one.

Flights from Bujumbura to Kigali usually depart from Bujumbura (BJM) and arrive at Kigali Intl (KGL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Bujumbura to Kigali route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 15m.

One-stop flights from Bujumbura to Kigali most commonly connect through:

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 73% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Entebbe (EBB) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 6% on flights from Bujumbura to Kigali. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 573 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 604, a difference of C$ 31.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only RwandAir operates flights between Bujumbura and Kigali.

Flying via Entebbe (EBB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 02m, compared with 7h 36m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and 9h 50m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• RwandAir: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.