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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Nairobi to Bujumbura Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,044. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Bujumbura.$942 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb, returning Wed, 17 Feb.Return flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Bujumbura.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Bujumbura on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $942, select.

Bujumbura.$950 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Bujumbura.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Bujumbura on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $950, select.

Bujumbura.$1,044 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul, returning Fri, 24 Jul.Return flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Bujumbura.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Bujumbura on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,044, select.

Bujumbura.$1,240 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Jun, returning Sun, 28 Jun.Return flight with Air Tanzania and RwandAir.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Bujumbura.Inbound indirect flight with RwandAir, departs from Bujumbura on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,240, select.

Bujumbura.$1,281 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Fri, 31 Jul.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Bujumbura.Inbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Bujumbura on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,281, select.

Bujumbura.$1,281 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Bujumbura.Inbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Bujumbura on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,281, select.

Bujumbura.$1,382 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Bujumbura.Inbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Bujumbura on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,382, select.

Bujumbura.$1,395 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Bujumbura.Inbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Bujumbura on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,395, select.

Bujumbura.$1,451 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Bujumbura.Inbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Bujumbura on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,451, select.

Bujumbura.$1,462 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Jun, returning Tue, 16 Jun.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Bujumbura.Inbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Bujumbura on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,462, select.

Bujumbura.$1,519 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Bujumbura.Inbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Bujumbura on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,519, select.

Bujumbura.$1,521 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug, returning Sun, 9 Aug.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Bujumbura.Inbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Bujumbura on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,521, select.

Bujumbura.$1,525 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan, returning Thu, 21 Jan.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Bujumbura.Inbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Bujumbura on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,525, select.

Bujumbura.$1,562 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Bujumbura.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Bujumbura on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,562, select.

Bujumbura.$1,603 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Bujumbura.Inbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Bujumbura on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,603, select.

Bujumbura.$1,636 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Bujumbura.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Bujumbura on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,636, select.

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Nairobi to Bujumbura: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Nairobi to Bujumbura below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Bujumbura.

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Nairobi to Bujumbura: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$942
Cheapest month to fly	February
Average flight time	1 hr, 52 mins
Most popular airline	Kenya Airways
Average flights per week	35

Finding cheap flights from Nairobi to Bujumbura: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Nairobi to Bujumbura?

The best price we found for a return flight from Nairobi to Bujumbura is $942. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Nairobi to Bujumbura?

1 hour and 52 minutes is the average flight time from Nairobi to Bujumbura.

Which airlines fly direct from Nairobi to Bujumbura?

Kenya Airways, Delta and KLM fly direct from Nairobi to Bujumbura.

How many flights are there a week from Nairobi to Bujumbura?

As of June 2026, there are 35 flights per week flying from Nairobi to Bujumbura.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Bujumbura?

The cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Bujumbura is usually February.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Nairobi to Bujumbura Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Nairobi to Bujumbura Airport on Wednesday, 10 February 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from Nairobi to Bujumbura Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Bujumbura?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Bujumbura but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Bujumbura?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Bujumbura is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Nairobi to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM): What you need to know

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is Nairobi's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Nairobi to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) leaving from here.
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Nairobi to Bujumbura International Airport flight.
Bujumbura is one hour behind Nairobi. Bujumbura International Airport is located in Bujumbura, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
The busiest route is from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM). Take your pick of 7 direct services every week. Kenya Airways operates a 7:35am departure between NBO and BJM.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Nairobi to BJM.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.

Airports in Nairobi

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

Reach your destination without the detour from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Direct flights from Nairobi to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) are available from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Nairobi to Bujumbura International Airport with Kenya Airways. This leading airline offers services from NBO.
Kenya Airways is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from NBO to BJM.
With 77.19% of services arriving as planned, Kenya Airways is the most punctual carrier on this route.
NBO is about 18 kilometres from central Nairobi. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from Nairobi to Bujumbura International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport:
67% of flights taking off from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport land at their destination on schedule.

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)

WIL is around 10 kilometres from central Nairobi. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 35 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Nairobi Wilson Airport the day before your Nairobi to BJM flight:

About Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)

Arriving on a late flight from Nairobi to Bujumbura International Airport? Grab your luggage and head directly to the comfort of a hotel near BJM. Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika and Saint Blaise Hotel will have you turning in quicker.

Getting from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) to central Bujumbura

Bujumbura International Airport is around 6 kilometres from the centre of Bujumbura. It takes around 15 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It typically takes 25 minutes to get there using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)

The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Bujumbura International Airport is $590. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $942. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Lock in cheap flights from Nairobi to BJM by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
November is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Nairobi to Bujumbura International Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Be the first to know about deals for plane tickets from Nairobi to BJM by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Save money on your flight from Nairobi to Bujumbura International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Nairobi to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)

September is the quietest month for flights from Nairobi to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM), while December is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Bujumbura based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Bujumbura is September, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Nairobi to BJM plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Nairobi to Bujumbura International Airport in June if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC.

More about Bujumbura

When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Bujumbura right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Nairobi to Bujumbura International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Eglise Catholique Regina Pacis, Place de l'Indépendance and Regina Mundi Cathedral are highlights which should be on every Bujumbura itinerary.