Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM): what you need to know
Bujumbura is three hours 30 minutes behind Chennai and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MAA to BJM flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd love to visit another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Bujumbura International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is a popular stop between MAA and BJM.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)
RM1,763 is the lowest price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Bujumbura International Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM3,359. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAA to BJM if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Chennai Airport to Bujumbura International Airport.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76.04% of flights that leave from Chennai Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near MAA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Bujumbura International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)
Consider a stay at Star Hotel after touching down from your Chennai Airport to Bujumbura International Airport flight. It's only a short drive from BJM and a good choice if you're eager to catch some z's soon after landing.
Getting from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) to central Bujumbura
Bujumbura International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Bujumbura. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)
The quietest month for a flight from Chennai Airport to Bujumbura International Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Bujumbura based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Chennai Airport to Bujumbura International Airport for September if you want to go to Bujumbura during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
June has average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAA to BJM sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Burundi
Get acquainted with Bujumbura, then set off to uncover other captivating corners of Burundi. Head east to Gitega, around 56 kilometres away. Gishora Drum Sanctuary and National Museum of Gitega make excellent starting points for your visit.
Time for another stop? Set off for Ngozi. It's around 72 kilometres north-east of Bujumbura and home to highlights like Nazareth Conference Room.
