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Connecting route · Burundi → United Arab Emirates

Flights from Bujumbura to Sharjah

There are no direct flights from Bujumbura to Sharjah. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Nairobi, about 7h 50m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 7h 50m
BJMSHJADD

Bujumbura to Sharjah at a glance

Fastest journey7h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Nairobi

Best ways to fly from Bujumbura to Sharjah

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) SHJ
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 50m
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2
BJM Nairobi (NBO) SHJ
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Jambojet, Ethiopian Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 03m
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3
BJM Entebbe (EBB) SHJ
Leg 1: Uganda Airlines · Leg 2: Air Arabia
Self-transfer likely ~8h 49m
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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
4,253 km2,641 miles
Journey time
7h 50mestimate
Time difference
+2hSharjah vs Bujumbura
Currency in Sharjah
AED
Airports
BJM → SHJ

Flights from Bujumbura to Sharjah: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bujumbura to Sharjah?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Nairobi and Entebbe. 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 Sharjah?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,253 km.
Where do you change planes between Bujumbura and Sharjah?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Nairobi (NBO) and Entebbe (EBB). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bujumbura and Sharjah?
Bujumbura: Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM). Sharjah: Sharjah International Airport (SHJ).
What is the time difference between Bujumbura and Sharjah?
Sharjah is 2 hours ahead of Bujumbura.

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