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Only RwandAir operates flights between Bujumbura and Kigali.

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

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

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

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 473 round-trip via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared to C$ 595 for direct.

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.

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

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 74% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Entebbe (EBB) – 1% of one-stop connections

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 6% on the Bujumbura to Kigali route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 562 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 596, a difference of C$ 35. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 14 minutes.

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%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 2:10 pm and lands at 2:55 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:05 pm and lands at 4:50 pm.

The flight takes about 0h 45m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 6% above the route average of C$ 571. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Bujumbura to Kigali takes 0h 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.

One-way fares from Bujumbura to Kigali are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 613, which is 51% above the typical average for this route.

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Entebbe (EBB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 02m, compared with 7h 58m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and 10h 01m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Round-trip flights from Bujumbura to Kigali range from C$ 531 to C$ 644, with an average of C$ 571 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 531 counts as a good deal.