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How to get fromBlantyre to Bujumburaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Blantyre to Bujumbura by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Bujumbura

    best
    1. Fly from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane plane BLZ - BJM
    17h 22m
    $370–1,113

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPortbus bus
    2. Take the bus from RoadPort to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nairobi to Bujumburabus bus
    3d 20h
    $259

  3. Drive 1,969.4 km

    1. Drive from Blantyre to Bujumburacar car 1,969.4 km
    36h 8m
    $346–500

  4. Fly to Kigali International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane BLZ - KGL
    2. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumburabus bus
    11h 44m
    $731–841

Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration20h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$360Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,532.1 km
  • Duration: 17h 22m

What companies run services between Blantyre, Malawi and Bujumbura, Burundi?

Ethiopian Airlines, Air Tanzania, and four other airlines fly from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Bujumbura (BJM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wenela Bus Stn to Bujumbura via RoadPort, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, and Nairobi in around 3d 20h.

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