Question 1

What airlines fly from Bujumbura to Kigali?

Accepted Answer

Only RwandAir operates flights between Bujumbura and Kigali.

Question 2

Which airports can I use when flying from Bujumbura to Kigali?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Bujumbura to Kigali flights?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Bujumbura to Kigali?

Accepted Answer

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average ₪1,148 round-trip via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared to ₪1,378 for direct flights.

Question 5

Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Bujumbura to Kigali?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Which airports do connecting flights from Bujumbura to Kigali pass through?

Accepted Answer

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) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Entebbe (EBB) - 1% of one-stop connections

Question 7

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Bujumbura to Kigali?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 6% on flights from Bujumbura to Kigali. Monday is the cheapest departure day at ₪1,280 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₪1,349, a difference of ₪69.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Question 8

At what point is a flight from Bujumbura to Kigali considered delayed?

Accepted Answer

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 three months, with delays averaging 1h 15m.

Question 9

How are flight departures from Bujumbura to Kigali spread across the day?

Accepted Answer

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%.

Question 10

What are the earliest and latest flights from Bujumbura to Kigali?

Accepted Answer

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

• Earliest: departs at 09:35 and lands at 10:20
• Latest: departs at 16:05 and lands at 16:50.

The flight takes about 45m.

Question 11

How expensive are last-minute Bujumbura to Kigali flights?

Accepted Answer

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the ₪1,307 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Question 12

How long is a flight from Bujumbura to Kigali?

Accepted Answer

A nonstop flight from Bujumbura to Kigali takes 45m, covering 284 km.

Question 13

Do I need a passport to fly from Bujumbura to Kigali?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

Have flight prices from Bujumbura to Kigali changed much recently?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about ₪1,433 to ₪2,386. That means the highest observed fare was about 66% higher than the lowest one.

Question 15

How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Bujumbura to Kigali?

Accepted Answer

RwandAir is the only airline operating Bujumbura to Kigali flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

Question 16

What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Bujumbura to Kigali?

Accepted Answer

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

Question 17

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Bujumbura to Kigali?

Accepted Answer

Flying via Entebbe (EBB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 02m, compared with 7h 36m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and 9h 50m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Question 18

How much should I expect to pay for a Bujumbura to Kigali flight?

Accepted Answer

Round-trip flights from Bujumbura to Kigali range from ₪1,227 to ₪1,464, with an average of ₪1,307 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪1,227 counts as a good deal.

Question 19

How much is a round-trip flight from Bujumbura to Kigali?

Accepted Answer

Round-trip flights from Bujumbura to Kigali typically range from ₪1,227 to ₪1,464. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₪1,433, on RwandAir.

Question 20

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bujumbura to Kigali?

Accepted Answer

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bujumbura to Kigali. It’s 3% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 3% higher.

Question 21

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Bujumbura to Kigali?

Accepted Answer

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Bujumbura to Kigali at ₪1,202 round-trip.
•August (₪1,667) and September (₪1,452) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 38% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Question 22

When are flights from Bujumbura to Kigali the cheapest?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Bujumbura to Kigali are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 23% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Question 23

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Bujumbura to Kigali?

Accepted Answer

RwandAir (₪1,433) and Uganda Airlines (₪1,596) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Bujumbura to Kigali according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

Question 24

Which airline offers the most direct flights between Bujumbura and Kigali?

Accepted Answer

RwandAir has the most frequent direct flights from Bujumbura to Kigali with 8 flights per week. Based on KAYAK flight data over the last 3 months.

Question 25

How often are flights from Bujumbura to Kigali delayed?

Accepted Answer

Over the last 3 months Bujumbura to Kigali flights were delayed 15% of the time. Delayed flights averaged 1h 15m behind schedule.

Question 26

What’s the most punctual time of day to fly from Bujumbura to Kigali?

Accepted Answer

Morning flights have the fewest delays. Afternoon departures experience delays most often.

Question 27

Which day of the week has the fewest delays on Bujumbura to Kigali flights?

Accepted Answer

Saturday has the fewest flight delays on the Bujumbura to Kigali route, at only 5% of flights delayed. Friday has the most delays at 25%.

Question 28

Which airline is the most punctual on Bujumbura to Kigali flights?

Accepted Answer

RwandAir is the most punctual airline on Bujumbura to Kigali flights. 85% of flights were on time in the past 3 months.

Question 29

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Bujumbura to Kigali?

Accepted Answer

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) is the most popular layover for the Bujumbura to Kigali route. 73% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via NBO.

Question 30

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Bujumbura to Kigali?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of ₪1,148. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 31

Which route with a layover is the fastest from Bujumbura to Kigali?

Accepted Answer

Entebbe (EBB) offers the shortest 1-stop connection from Bujumbura to Kigali at 6h 02m one-way, 5h 17m longer than the 45m direct flight. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 32

When flying from Bujumbura to Kigali, which airport offers the shortest layover?

Accepted Answer

Entebbe (EBB) had the shortest average connection time for Bujumbura to Kigali layovers at 4h 55m over the past 3 months.

Question 33

How many direct flights run daily between Bujumbura and Kigali?

Accepted Answer

There are 1 to 2 flights per day from Bujumbura to Kigali, about 8 flights per week. Monday has the most departures, with 25% of weekly flights.

Question 34

What time of day do most flights depart from Bujumbura to Kigali?

Accepted Answer

Most direct flights from Bujumbura to Kigali depart in the afternoon, accounting for 100% of direct departures. Around 1 flights are scheduled in that window over the next three months.

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