Zaventem to Bujumbura (BRU–BJM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SN455
SN Lynx Air
333
10:20 AM
CEST
6:55 PM
CAT
8h 35m
41%
M T W T F S S
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LX4569
LX Swiss
333
10:20 AM
CEST
6:55 PM
CAT
8h 35m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
ADD Addis Ababa 15h 50m ET → ETEYMS Addis Ababa (ADD) to Bujumbura flights
NBO Nairobi 21h 35m AZOSSN → KQSV Nairobi (NBO) to Bujumbura flights
KGL Kigali 28h 55m LHLXOS → WB Kigali (KGL) to Bujumbura flights
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Zaventem to Bujumbura
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 4,024 mi 8h 35m nonstop

BRU–BJM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Swiss and Lynx Air lead the route. The flight covers 4,024 miles in approximately 8h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BRU–BJM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LX Swiss 2 333 8h35 – Star Alliance –
SN Lynx Air 2 333 8h35 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – LX, SN
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: LX + SN (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BRU to BJM direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
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Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
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Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to BJM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
ADD ~15h 50m NBO ~21h 35m KGL ~28h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
70
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Bujumbura is 0 hours the same as Zaventem.
BRU: CEST · BJM: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 6:00 PM in Bujumbura.
Distance & Flight Time
4,024 mi / 6,476 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 35m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Belgian passport holders need a visa to enter Burundi. A 30-day visa on arrival is available at Bujumbura Airport for USD 90. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory. Proof of onward travel may be requested at immigration. For land border crossings, obtain the visa in advance from a Burundian embassy.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to BRU

The Airport Express train runs every 15–20 minutes from Brussels Central, Midi (South), and Nord stations to BRU in 17–25 minutes (€11.80 one-way, free with Brussels Card). Traffic on the Ring road (R0) is heavily congested during morning rush, making the train the consistent choice for peak departures.

Taxis from central Brussels cost €40–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Ride-shares (Uber) run €30–45. Parking at BRU starts at €10/day in the P-Long facility with free shuttle.

Facts

BRU–BJM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zaventem to Bujumbura route.
Route details
Distance4,024 mi / 6,476 km
Flight time8h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BRU
Full nameBrussels Airport
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m
Destination: BJM
Full nameBujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport
IATA / ICAOBJM / HBBA
TimezoneAfrica/Bujumbura
Elevation2,582 ft / 787 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BRU to BJM flights.
Nonstop flights from Brussels Airport to Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport take about 8h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 4,024 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from BRU to BJM: Swiss and Lynx Air.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Addis Ababa Bole, Jomo Kenyatta and Kigali.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BRU to BJM

Brussels Airport (BRU) and Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss and Lynx Air. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BRU to BJM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BRU to BJM is about 8 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,024 miles (6,476 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Addis Ababa Bole, Jomo Kenyatta and Kigali. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.