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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.

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

A nonstop flight from Bujumbura to Kigali takes 45m, covering 110 miles.

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 $394 to $469, with an average of $420 over the past 12 months. Anything below $394 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the $420 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $368 round-trip via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared to $442 for nonstop.

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 Embraer 190 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Bujumbura to Kigali flights, with 100% of flights 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 showed a wide range, from about $404 to $1,752. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Bujumbura to Kigali are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $394, which is 25% above the typical average for this route.

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 3 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) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Entebbe (EBB) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Bujumbura to Kigali. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $409 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $443, a difference of $34.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 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 44m 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 cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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