There are 2 ways to get from Bujumbura to Kigali Airport (KGL) by plane or bus
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Bujumbura (BJM) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bujumbura to Kigali Airport (KGL) is to bus which costs $28 - $40 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Bujumbura to Kigali Airport (KGL) is to fly which takes 55 min and costs $260 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Bujumbura to Kigali Airport (KGL). However, there are services departing from Bujumbura and arriving at Nyabugogo Bus Stn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Bujumbura and Kigali Airport (KGL) is 186 km.
The best way to get from Bujumbura to Kigali Airport (KGL) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs $28 - $40.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Bujumbura to Kigali Airport (KGL), including transfers.
Bujumbura to Kigali Airport (KGL) bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, depart from Bujumbura station.
The best way to get from Bujumbura to Kigali Airport (KGL) is to fly which takes 55 min and costs $260 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $40 and takes 4h 17m.
Bujumbura to Kigali Airport (KGL) bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, arrive at Nyabugogo Bus Stn station.
There are 921+ hotels available in Kigali Airport (KGL).
What companies run services between Bujumbura, Burundi and Kigali Airport (KGL), Rwanda?
Rwandair Express flies from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) once daily. Alternatively, Volcano Express Ltd operates a bus from Bujumbura to Nyabugogo Bus Stn 4 times a day. Tickets cost $14–20 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Bujumbura to Kigali International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–470
- Phone
- +250788351253
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Bujumbura to Nyabugogo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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