What’s the top layover airport for flights from Kigali to Bujumbura?

Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 93% of one-stop itineraries from Kigali to Bujumbura on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Kigali to Bujumbura?

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 16m.

What’s the fastest layover option from Kigali to Bujumbura?

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 01m.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Kigali to Bujumbura?

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 472.

How popular is this Kigali to Bujumbura flight route?

Within the past month, 8 users have taken a look at flights from Kigali Intl to Bujumbura.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kigali to Bujumbura round-trip?

RwandAir, at C$ 454, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kigali to Bujumbura. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Kenya Airways. RwandAir is priced at 22% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kigali to Bujumbura?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kigali to Bujumbura flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Kigali to Bujumbura

The most flights from KGL to BJM are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bujumbura ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 mm 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.

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).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Kigali to Bujumbura?

Departing on a Thursday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 12% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kigali to Bujumbura?

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 40 days in advance to save up to 76% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 40 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Kigali to Bujumbura 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as C$ 456, or C$ 543 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kigali to Bujumbura?

Flights from Kigali to Bujumbura lean towards being more expensive in February. Prices are generally better when you fly from Kigali to Bujumbura in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at C$ 403.

Can I find deals for flights from Kigali to Bujumbura that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Kigali to Bujumbura flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Kigali to Bujumbura?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kigali to Bujumbura.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Kigali to Bujumbura?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kigali to Bujumbura by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kigali Intl to Bujumbura are usually found in May or April, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Kigali to Bujumbura?

Booking 39 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Kigali to Bujumbura. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KGL to BJM?

It’s typically best to fly out from Kigali to Bujumbura in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 22% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Bujumbura

See what other customers who have flown with RwandAir and Kenya Airways from Kigali to Bujumbura have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

RwandAir

7.6

Good

36 reviews

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1 / 1

10.0

Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

RwandAir

7.6

Good

36 reviews

RwandAir

7.6

Good

36 reviews

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1 / 1

10.0

Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Kenya Airways

6.9

Okay

281 reviews

RwandAir

7.6

Good

36 reviews

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1 / 1

10.0

Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

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How popular is this Kigali to Bujumbura flight route?
Within the past month, 8 users have taken a look at flights from Kigali Intl to Bujumbura.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kigali to Bujumbura round-trip?
RwandAir, at C$ 454, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kigali to Bujumbura. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Kenya Airways. RwandAir is priced at 22% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Kigali to Bujumbura that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Kigali to Bujumbura flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Kigali to Bujumbura?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kigali to Bujumbura.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Kigali to Bujumbura?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kigali to Bujumbura by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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RwandAir	CheapestC$ 454	AverageC$ 659	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestC$ 521	AverageC$ 560	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kigali Intl to Bujumbura are usually found in May or April, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Kigali to Bujumbura?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KGL to BJM?

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What’s the top layover airport for flights from Kigali to Bujumbura?

What’s the fastest layover option from Kigali to Bujumbura?

What’s the fastest layover option from Kigali to Bujumbura?

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Kigali to Bujumbura?

Reviews of airlines servicing Bujumbura

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