Cheap Flights to Bulawayo Airport

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Can I get a direct flight to Bulawayo Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Australia and Bulawayo Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How much are return flights to Bulawayo?

The best price we found for a return flight to Bulawayo is $1,946. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Bulawayo Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Bulawayo Airport is Wednesday, 12 November 2025.

When is the best time to book flights to Bulawayo?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Bulawayo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Bulawayo with?

Currently, Qatar Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Bulawayo.

Flying to Bulawayo

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$1,092
Cheapest month to fly	September

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How to find cheap flights to Bulawayo Airport (BUQ)

The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Bulawayo Airport is $1,092. A round-trip plane ticket to BUQ right now is $1,946.
Book at the perfect time with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to BUQ rises or falls.
Book sooner rather than later. You might even be able to find some excellent early bird deals on tickets to Bulawayo, where Bulawayo Airport is located.
Select 'Add nearby airports' when searching to boost your chances of scoring cheap flights to Bulawayo. Doing this will give you more options for where to start and end your journey, along with different fares.
If you're not in a rush to get to Bulawayo, think about taking a longer or less direct route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Bulawayo Airport by booking a flight with a stop or two.

Best time to go to Bulawayo

May is typically the cheapest month to board a flight to Bulawayo.
If you're flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to BUQ.
July is the most popular month for flights to BUQ. It's the perfect time to take in the full energy of Bulawayo.
The quietest time of the year to travel is February. Book your plane tickets to Bulawayo then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider what kind of conditions you prefer to travel in. Bulawayo is warmest in October, averaging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
July has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 7ºC (45ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
June gives you the best chance of sunshine. This is the driest month in Bulawayo.
Rain is more common here in December, which gets around 15 days of wet weather.

Flying to Bulawayo Airport (BUQ): What you need to know

Travel to Bulawayo without any detours. These are some of the major airlines that offer direct flights to Bulawayo Airport:
Ethiopian Airlines has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 70% of its flights into this airport arrive according to schedule, making it a smart pick when reserving your BUQ plane ticket.
When you hop off the plane at BUQ, you'll be in the UTC+2 timezone.
456 Hopeville Escape is a popular stay within easy reach of Bulawayo Airport. Kick back and recharge here after your flight to BUQ.
You can secure a car hire in BUQ with trusted suppliers like Europcar, Budget and Keddy By Europcar. Turn the key and get ready to discover Bulawayo and beyond.
Flights taking off from Bulawayo Airport arrive as planned 66% of the time. This percentage provides a snapshot of the airport's overall punctuality.

Getting to central Bulawayo from Bulawayo Airport (BUQ)

The distance from BUQ to central Bulawayo is about 19 kilometres.
You'll reach the centre in around 20 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to BUQ.
If you'd love to stay near the action in Bulawayo, unpack your bags at one of these comfy options:

Bulawayo highlights

Put these leading sights high on your must-visit list after hopping off your flight to Bulawayo:
- Matobo National Park: A classic place to start your city tour, this landmark is located around 2 kilometres north of the city centre.
- Sukumasihambe Garden: Here's where you can ease into a slower rhythm while exploring Bulawayo. You'll find this park roughly 8 kilometres north-west of the centre.
- Tshabalala Game Sanctuary: Looking for more reasons to visit Bulawayo? This landmark draws in the crowds and is around 8 kilometres south of the city centre.

How to get to Inyati from Bulawayo Airport (BUQ)

Heading straight for Inyati? From BUQ, it'll take around 1 hour to drive there. The city is about 56 kilometres from the airport.

Travelling from Bulawayo Airport (BUQ) to Shangani

If Shangani is where you're going, it's about 80 kilometres from Bulawayo Airport.
Reaching it by car takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.

Explore more of Zimbabwe

There's a whole lot more to experience in Zimbabwe, starting with Gweru. Kumadhaka Adventure Park, Midlands Museum and Mutorashanga Quarry are must-sees in this city, which is about 137 kilometres north-east of Bulawayo.
Kwekwe might just steal the show during your trip to Zimbabwe. You'll find it around 177 kilometres north-east of Bulawayo. EcoPark, Magaiza Farm & homestead and Kwekwe Museum are visitor favourites.
Add one more stop to the mix with Kadoma. Roughly 225 kilometres north-east of Bulawayo, Riozim Offices, Kupfuma Ishungu Complex and Rio Masjid are reasons to go.