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Flights from Bujumbura to Zanzibar

There are no direct flights from Bujumbura to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Dar Es Salaam or Nairobi, about 4h 02m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 02m
BJMZNZDAR

Bujumbura to Zanzibar at a glance

Fastest journey4h 02mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dar Es Salaam or Nairobi

Best ways to fly from Bujumbura to Zanzibar

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

1
BJM Dar Es Salaam (DAR) ZNZ
Leg 1: Air Tanzania · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation
One airline, one ticket ~4h 02m
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BJM Nairobi (NBO) ZNZ
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Fly540, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~4h 20m
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BJM Entebbe (EBB) ZNZ
Leg 1: Uganda Airlines · Leg 2: Auric Air, Uganda Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 25m
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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
1,134 km704 miles
Journey time
4h 02mestimate
Time difference
+1hZanzibar vs Bujumbura
Currency in Zanzibar
USD
Airports
BJM → ZNZ

Flights from Bujumbura to Zanzibar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bujumbura to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dar Es Salaam, 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 Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,134 km.
Where do you change planes between Bujumbura and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Nairobi (NBO) and Entebbe (EBB). Air Tanzania flies both legs via Dar Es Salaam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bujumbura and Zanzibar?
Bujumbura: Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Bujumbura and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 1 hour ahead of Bujumbura.

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