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Only RwandAir operates flights between Kigali and Bujumbura.

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

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.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Kigali to Bujumbura.

On this route, direct and layover fares are close on average, with direct at C$ 599 round-trip and layover options via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) at C$ 577.

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 737-800 variants.

Connecting flights from Kigali to Bujumbura most commonly pass through:

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 99% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 1% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Kigali to Bujumbura route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 565 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 619, a difference of C$ 54. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Kigali to Bujumbura 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 Kigali to Bujumbura:

• Earliest: departs at 12:25 pm and lands at 1:12 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:50 pm and lands at 3:37 pm.

The flight takes about 0h 47m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 2% above the route average of C$ 590. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Kigali to Bujumbura takes 0h 47m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about C$ 609 to C$ 1,051. That means the highest observed fare was about 72% higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kigali to Bujumbura are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 492, which is 43% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 53m, compared with 9h 27m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Round-trip flights from Kigali to Bujumbura range from C$ 544 to C$ 678, with an average of C$ 590 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 544 counts as a good deal.