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Flights from Bujumbura to Lyon

There are no direct flights from Bujumbura to Lyon. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Brussels, about 11h 10m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 11h 10m
BJMLYSADD

Bujumbura to Lyon at a glance

Fastest journey11h 10mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Brussels

Best ways to fly from Bujumbura to Lyon

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

1
BJM Addis Ababa (ADD) LYS
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 10m
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BJM Brussels (BRU) LYS
Leg 1: Brussels Airlines · Leg 2: Brussels Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 19m
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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
5,975 km3,710 miles
Journey time
11h 10mestimate
Time difference
-1hLyon vs Bujumbura
Currency in Lyon
EUR
Airports
BJM → LYS, GNB

Flights from Bujumbura to Lyon: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bujumbura to Lyon?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa and Brussels. 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 Lyon?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,975 km.
Where do you change planes between Bujumbura and Lyon?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD) and Brussels (BRU). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bujumbura and Lyon?
Bujumbura: Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM). Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB).
What is the time difference between Bujumbura and Lyon?
Lyon is 1 hour behind Bujumbura.

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