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Flights from Bujumbura to Nairobi

Cheapest airlines flights from Bujumbura to Nairobi

You can choose from 4 airlines that fly from Bujumbura to Nairobi, including Rwandair, Kenya Airways, and Uganda Airlines. Kenya Airways has lowest fares on this route.
Rwandair logo Rwandair
Kenya Airways logo Kenya Airways
Uganda Airlines logo Uganda Airlines
Air Tanzania logo Air Tanzania
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Bujumbura to Nairobi according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Bujumbura to Nairobi in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$287, and round-trip direct flights start at US$441.

Displayed flight fares from Bujumbura to Nairobi are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Bujumbura to Nairobi Flight Details

The distance between Bujumbura and Nairobi is about 874.93 km. The average flying time from Bujumbura to Nairobi is around 1 hour 42 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$225
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$405
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance874.93 km
Average flight time1 hour 42 minutes
Popular airlineRwandair
Flight statistics for the Bujumbura–Nairobi route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Bujumbura to Nairobi

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Bujumbura to Nairobi?

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Bujumbura to Nairobi is November, with an average price of US$225; while the month with the highest flight price is usually October, with an average price of up to US$457.

US$457
US$341
US$225
US$109
    Cheapest
  • US$235
    Apr
  • US$267
    May
  • US$386
    Jun
  • US$339
    Jul
  • US$367
    Aug
  • US$432
    Sep
  • US$457
    Oct
  • US$225
    Nov
  • US$294
    Dec
  • US$319
    Jan
  • US$427
    Feb
  • US$287
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bujumbura to Nairobi?

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Bujumbura to Nairobi is Tuesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$373
US$322
US$271
US$220
  • US$308
    Mon
  • US$271
    Tue
  • US$305
    Wed
  • US$284
    Thu
  • US$318
    Fri
  • US$341
    Sat
  • US$373
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Bujumbura to Nairobi during International Workers' Day?

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Bujumbura to Nairobi are available on Apr 29, with fares starting at US$257.

US$330
US$294
US$257
US$221
  • US$322
    28
    Apr
  • US$257
    29
  • US$257
    30
  • US$330
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    May
  • US$314
    2
  • US$313
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Bujumbura to Nairobi (BJM-NBO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Uganda Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$225 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. BJM to NBO on Thu, Jun 4), while Rwandair offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$405 departing on Sun, Apr 19 and returning on Tue, Apr 21.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Bujumbura to Nairobi with the following airlines, including: Kenya Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 42 minutes to fly from Bujumbura to Nairobi.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Bujumbura to Nairobi is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 7 flight per week flying from Bujumbura to Nairobi. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Kenya Airways: S/-/T/-/T/F/- -- KQ465 (13:48)
  • To find best deals on flights from Bujumbura to Nairobi, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Jun 4, with one-way flights priced at just US$225.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Kenya Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Nairobi travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Bujumbura to Nairobi is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Bujumbura to Nairobi on April 15, 2026 with Rwandair, with prices starting at US$413.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Nairobi, with Melchior Ndadaye International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (BJM-NBO) is by far the most common option on this route: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) Wilson Airport (WIL).
  • The time difference between Nairobi and Bujumbura is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Bujumbura to Nairobi

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Bujumbura to Nairobi?

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Ethiopian Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Bujumbura to Nairobi, with fares starting at US$259.

US$176
US$259
US$343
US$426
US$509
Ethiopian Airlines
US$259
Ethiopian Airlines
Rwandair
US$343
Rwandair
Uganda Airlines
US$344
Uganda Airlines
Air Tanzania
US$419
Air Tanzania
Kenya Airways
US$509
Kenya Airways

Which airline operates the most flights from Bujumbura to Nairobi?

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Delta Air Lines operates the most frequent flights from Bujumbura to Nairobi, with 12 flights per week.

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Delta Air Lines
12
Delta Air Lines
Kenya Airways
8
Kenya Airways
KLM
7
KLM
Air France
4
Air France
Saudia
3
Saudia

How many flights fly from Bujumbura to Nairobi daily?

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Bujumbura to Nairobi is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday/Thursday/Sunday.

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12
Highest
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Mon
16
Tue
20
Wed
16
Thu
25
Fri
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Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices found in the last 24 hours and include all taxes and fees.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.