This page offers flight tickets for the Addis Ababa — Bujumbura route. The distance between the cities is 1,721 km, with a flight frequency of approximately 5 departures per week.
Regular air service is provided by ET. To plan your logistics in advance, check the information on how to get to the airport of departure and how to arrange an airport transfer upon arrival.
The table shows direct flights Addis Ababa → Bujumbura on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 2 h 45 min. Regular flights are operated by Ethiopian Airlines. Departures from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport airports, arrivals at Bujumbura International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Addis Ababa — Bujumbura by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 1,978 in e, and the most expensive are around AED 2,423 in J. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Addis Ababa → Bujumbura, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 3,946 | medium | May | AED 3,802 | medium | Sep | AED 3,802 | medium |
| Feb | AED 3,465 | low | Jun | AED 4,138 | high | Oct | AED 3,754 | medium |
| Mar | AED 3,754 | medium | Jul | AED 4,331 | high | Nov | AED 3,513 | low |
| Apr | AED 3,850 | medium | Aug | AED 4,235 | high | Dec | AED 4,427 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Bujumbura is consistently warm: the highest temperatures are recorded in September (up to 28.4°C), while the wettest month is April, with over 360 mm of rainfall. The dry season occurs from June to August, when the number of clear days is at its peak.
The most budget-friendly fares are offered in October, with prices starting AED 1,978. The price peak is seen in January, when tickets for the month start AED 2,424.
The optimal choice for balancing weather and price would be June and July: the weather is dry, and flights start AED 2,003. It is advisable to avoid flying in January due to seasonal price hikes.
One primary airline operates on this route — Ethiopian Airlines (ET). Direct flights connect the cities several times a week, providing a reliable link between Ethiopia and Burundi. A detailed flight schedule and available fare options are provided in the list below.
Flights Addis Ababa — Bujumbura depart from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and arrive at Bujumbura International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
A direct flight on this route takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, considering the distance of 1,721 km and the average cruising speed of the aircraft.
The main carrier is Ethiopian Airlines (ET), which operates about 5 regular flights per week.
Yes, there is direct air service between the cities, allowing you to reach your destination as quickly as possible without any layovers.
Prices fluctuate constantly depending on the season and flight occupancy; you can find the current minimum for the coming months in the low price calendar on this page.
All international flights arrive at the city's only international airport, Bujumbura International Airport (BJM).
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