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Flights from Bujumbura to Lusaka

There are no direct flights from Bujumbura to Lusaka. The easiest way is one stop via Entebbe or Dar Es Salaam, about 5h 20m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 20m
BJMLUNEBB

Bujumbura to Lusaka at a glance

Fastest journey5h 20mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Entebbe or Dar Es Salaam

Best ways to fly from Bujumbura to Lusaka

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
BJM Entebbe (EBB) LUN
Leg 1: Uganda Airlines · Leg 2: Uganda Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 20m
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BJM Dar Es Salaam (DAR) LUN
Leg 1: Air Tanzania · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Zambia Airways
One airline, one ticket ~5h 50m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,342 km833 miles
Journey time
5h 20mestimate
Time difference
NoneLusaka vs Bujumbura
Currency in Lusaka
USD
Airports
BJM → LUN

Flights from Bujumbura to Lusaka: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bujumbura to Lusaka?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Entebbe and Dar Es Salaam. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Bujumbura to Lusaka?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,342 km.
Where do you change planes between Bujumbura and Lusaka?
The best connecting points are Entebbe (EBB) and Dar Es Salaam (DAR). Uganda Airlines flies both legs via Entebbe, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bujumbura and Lusaka?
Bujumbura: Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM). Lusaka: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN).

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