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Flights from Lusaka to Bujumbura

There are no direct flights from Lusaka to Bujumbura. 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
LUNBJMEBB

Lusaka to Bujumbura at a glance

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

Best ways to fly from Lusaka to Bujumbura

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

1
LUN Entebbe (EBB) BJM
Leg 1: Uganda Airlines · Leg 2: Uganda Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 20m
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LUN Dar Es Salaam (DAR) BJM
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Zambia Airways · Leg 2: Air Tanzania
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
NoneBujumbura vs Lusaka
Currency in Bujumbura
USD
Airports
LUN → BJM

Flights from Lusaka to Bujumbura: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lusaka to Bujumbura?
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 Lusaka to Bujumbura?
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 Lusaka and Bujumbura?
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 Lusaka and Bujumbura?
Lusaka: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN). Bujumbura: Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM).

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