Travelling from London to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM): What you need to know
Take your pick of multiple airports when planning your flight from London to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM). Check out your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Bujumbura International Airport is located in Bujumbura. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to BJM. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from London to BJM that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between LHR and BJM include:
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Kigali International Airport (KGL)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Bujumbura International Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to BJM flight, kick back in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure highlights how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Bujumbura International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land within the expected time frame. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)
Consider checking in to Star Hotel after your flight from London to Bujumbura International Airport. It's a quick drive from BJM and a comfortable option if you'd like to get some rest right away.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Bujumbura International Airport is $672. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $821. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to BJM if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest London to Bujumbura International Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal comes up on flight tickets from London to BJM.
Find an affordable flight from London to Bujumbura International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from London to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM). June is the busiest month to visit Bujumbura. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Bujumbura is September, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your London to BJM flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Bujumbura International Airport in June when temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about Bujumbura
Start your Bujumbura trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Bujumbura International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Bujumbura when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Eglise Catholique Regina Pacis followed by Place de l'Indépendance and Regina Mundi Cathedral.