Travelling from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Brussels Airport to Bujumbura International Airport.
The timezone in Bujumbura is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Brussels.
Every week, there are three Brussels Airport to Bujumbura International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, pick the 10:15 Brussels Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 10:20 with Brussels Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BRU to BJM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Brussels Airlines has direct flights from Brussels Airport to Bujumbura International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Bujumbura — and maybe even more of Burundi if you have time.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Brussels Airlines.
Among carriers operating BRU to BJM flights, Brussels Airlines has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Brussels Airport to Bujumbura International Airport. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a top stopover on the BRU to BJM route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)
Currently, ر.ق. 1,974 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Brussels Airport to Bujumbura International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 2,695. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from BRU to BJM by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Bujumbura International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BRU to BJM.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Brussels Airport to Bujumbura International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Brussels Airport (BRU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Brussels Airport, data shows 71.97% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Brussels Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near BRU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Brussels Airport to Bujumbura International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)
Step off your Brussels Airport to Bujumbura International Airport flight and be relaxing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you need a comfortable option a short journey from BJM, head for Star Hotel.
Getting from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) to central Bujumbura
Bujumbura International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Bujumbura. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Brussels Airport to Bujumbura International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Bujumbura. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Brussels Airport to Bujumbura International Airport for September if you want to go to Bujumbura during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 30ºC.
June has average temperatures of between 15ºC and 29ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BRU to BJM around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Burundi
Get to know Bujumbura, then set off to uncover other captivating parts of Burundi. Travel east to Gitega, about 56 kilometres away. Gishora Drum Sanctuary and National Museum of Gitega make excellent starting points for your visit.
Where to next? Set off for Ngozi. It's located about 72 kilometres north-east of Bujumbura and home to highlights like Nazareth Conference Room.
