Addis Ababa to Bujumbura (ADD–BJM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
ET811
ET Ethiopian
7M8
11:30 AM
EAT T2
1:15 PM
CAT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6356
EY Etihad
7M8
11:30 AM
EAT T2
1:15 PM
CAT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET810
ET Ethiopian
7M8
4:05 PM
CAT
7:50 PM
EAT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6357
EY Etihad
7M8
4:05 PM
CAT
7:50 PM
EAT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Addis Ababa to Bujumbura
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,072 mi 2h 45m nonstop -1h behind 2 1-stop hubs

ADD–BJM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,072 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ADD–BJM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 7M8 2h45 Star Alliance
EY Etihad Airways 7 7M8 2h45
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – ET, EY
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: EY (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ADD to BJM direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to BJM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
72
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Bujumbura is 1 hour behind Addis Ababa.
ADD: EAT · BJM: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 5:00 PM in Bujumbura.
Distance & Flight Time
1,072 mi / 1,725 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m.
Visa & Entry

Ethiopian passport holders can get a visa on arrival at Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport. The single-entry transit visa (72 hours) costs USD 40. A single-entry visa for up to 30 days costs USD 90. Bring a printed hotel confirmation, return ticket, and two passport photos. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

You can also apply in advance at the Burundi embassy or through an online pre-registration portal. Applying in advance saves time at the airport but is not mandatory. Payment at the airport is in USD cash only.

Yellow fever vaccination is required for entry from Ethiopia. Present your ICVP at immigration. Burundi has limited ATM infrastructure outside Bujumbura. Carry enough USD cash for your first few days. Most hotels accept USD directly.

ADD–BJM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to Bujumbura route.
Route details
Distance1,072 mi / 1,725 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
Destination: BJM
IATA / ICAOBJM / HBBA
TimezoneAfrica/Bujumbura
Elevation2,582 ft / 787 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to BJM flights.
Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport take approximately 2h 45m. The route covers 1,072 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from ADD to BJM. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BRU and NBO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Bujumbura is 1 hour behind Addis Ababa.
Yes, return flights from BJM to ADD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ADD to BJM

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ADD to BJM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ADD to BJM ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,072 miles (1,725 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via BRU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.