Compare airlines and travel sites in one search No booking fees from us
FlightConnect
Search flights
  1. Home
  2. Flights
  3. Flights from Zanzibar
  4. Zanzibar to Bujumbura
Connecting route · Tanzania → Burundi

Flights from Zanzibar to Bujumbura

There are no direct flights from Zanzibar to Bujumbura. 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
ZNZBJMDAR

Zanzibar to Bujumbura at a glance

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

Best ways to fly from Zanzibar 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
ZNZ Dar Es Salaam (DAR) BJM
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation · Leg 2: Air Tanzania
One airline, one ticket ~4h 02m
Search
2
ZNZ Nairobi (NBO) BJM
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Fly540, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~4h 20m
Search
3
ZNZ Entebbe (EBB) BJM
Leg 1: Auric Air, Uganda Airlines · Leg 2: Uganda Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 25m
Search

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
-1hBujumbura vs Zanzibar
Currency in Bujumbura
USD
Airports
ZNZ → BJM

Flights from Zanzibar to Bujumbura: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zanzibar to Bujumbura?
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 Zanzibar to Bujumbura?
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 Zanzibar and Bujumbura?
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 Zanzibar and Bujumbura?
Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Bujumbura: Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM).
What is the time difference between Zanzibar and Bujumbura?
Bujumbura is 1 hour behind Zanzibar.

More flights from Zanzibar

Vibrant street view in Panaji, India showcasing colorful colonial architecture and bustling traffic.1+ stopGoaWith a connectionSee the best way to go1+ stopVictoria FallsWith a connectionSee the best way to goExplore the dynamic skyline of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in this aerial cityscape view.NonstopDar Es SalaamNonstopOne-way fromUS$25Stunning aerial photo of a park in Tashkent, Uzbekistan highlighting its architecture and natural beauty.1+ stopTashkentWith a connectionSee the best way to goHistoric Figlmüller restaurant entrance adorned with festive lights in Vienna's bustling street passage.1+ stopViennaWith a connectionSee the best way to goExplore the historic architecture and cityscape of Malaga, Spain.1+ stopMalagaWith a connectionSee the best way to go