Flying from Ottawa to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Ottawa. Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Ottawa to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) jetting off from here.
Bujumbura International Airport is located in Bujumbura. The city follows the UTC+2 timezone and is six hours ahead of Ottawa.
To ensure you get on your flight from Ottawa to BJM, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, you'll want to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Ottawa, YND can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Ottawa to Bujumbura International Airport? Stay somewhere near Ottawa Gatineau Airport, such as Meilleure Auberge. Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport will also put you moments from the departure gate.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Ottawa to YOW in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 13 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport the day before your Ottawa to BJM flight:
58.21% of flights out of Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
The street address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
About Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)
Consider checking in to Star Hotel after your flight from Ottawa to Bujumbura International Airport. It's not too far from BJM and a good option if you'd like to get some rest right away.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)
Right now, P55,384 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Bujumbura International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is P91,138. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Ottawa to BJM, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Bujumbura. June is when most people book flights from Ottawa to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Bujumbura is September, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Ottawa to BJM plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Ottawa to Bujumbura International Airport in June when temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about Bujumbura
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Bujumbura right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Bujumbura International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Eglise Catholique Regina Pacis, Place de l'Indépendance and Regina Mundi Cathedral are highlights which should feature on every Bujumbura itinerary.