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

• Earliest: departs at 08:00 and lands at 08:45
• Latest: departs at 14:50 and lands at 15:35.

The flight takes about 45m.

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

A direct flight from Kigali to Bujumbura 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.

Return flights from Kigali to Bujumbura range from £295 to £368, with an average of £320 over the past 12 months. Anything below £295 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the £320 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £308 return via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO), compared with £328 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.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about £329 to £646. That means the highest observed fare was about 96% higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kigali to Bujumbura are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £436, which is 131% above the typical average for this route.

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

Connecting flights from Kigali to Bujumbura most commonly pass through:

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 96% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Kigali to Bujumbura. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £309 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £347, a difference of £38.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only RwandAir operates flights between Kigali and Bujumbura.

Flying via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 37m, compared to 9h 54m 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

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