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Flights from Kigali to Bujumbura

Nonstop flights from Kigali (KGL) to Bujumbura (BJM) take about 43m (176 km). RwandAir flies it. Lowest fare seen: $279 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Kigali to Bujumbura

Carriers on KGL–BJM according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ RwandAirnonstop fare seen

Kigali to Bujumbura fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $278 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $248. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$27827 Oct 2026 · RwandAir	$248 · 1 stop27 Oct 2026
Jan 2027	$28026 Jan 2027 · RwandAir	$275 · 1 stop26 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	$28210 Feb 2027 · RwandAir	$274 · 1 stop10 Feb 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $248 for October 2026, $274 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Kigali to Bujumbura, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Kigali to Bujumbura flights

How long is the flight from Kigali to Bujumbura?

A nonstop flight from Kigali (KGL) to Bujumbura (BJM) takes about 43m, covering 176 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Kigali from Bujumbura by air?

The great-circle distance between Kigali International Airport and Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport is 176 km (109 miles), a short-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Kigali to Bujumbura?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the KGL–BJM route include RwandAir. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Kigali to Bujumbura cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on KGL–BJM was $279 USD with RwandAir (nonstop), departing 8 Jan 2027, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

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

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $248 one-way, against $275 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Kigali to Bujumbura?

In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $258 with one stop against $279 nonstop, a saving of $21. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Kigali to Bujumbura?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Bujumbura visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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