Flights from Riyadh to Bujumbura
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Flying during August months of the year will give you better fares on this route than the rest of the year. August months are always more expensive as they are the months most preferred when flying between Riyadh Bujumbura.

​Transportation from the City Center to King Khaled International Airport

Several different alternatives can be used to get to the airport from the city center. The most used transportation alternative to go from the city center to the airport is the metro. On the other hand, people who want to have a faster and more comfortable journey may prefer taxi and car rental services.

Taxi
You can safely travel to the airport by taking a taxi from almost any point of the city. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the airport from the city center by taxi. The cost of this journey is between 70 and 220 riyals. In addition, a single taxi tariff is applied in the city.

Rent a car
There are branches of many car rental companies in the city center. Thanks to these car rental companies, you can rent a car for every taste and budget. Moreover, the rented vehicles can be delivered to the offices at the airport.

Metro
Thanks to the L4 metro departing from the city center, many parts of the city can be easily accessed. The line, which starts its voyages as of 6 in the morning, continues to operate until midnight. The L4 metro line drops passengers up to Terminal 5. The L4 metro runs every 5 minutes.

King Khaled International Airport Contact Information
Address: XP52+W5 King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Phone: +966 9200 20090

Transportation from Bujumbura Airport to City Center

Bujumbura, formerly known as Usumbura, is the economic capital, largest city and main port city of Burundi. Although it lost its capital status to the city of Gitega in 2019 due to some economic and political reasons, it is still the most important city in the country.

Bujumbra Airport, the only airport in the country with an asphalt runway, is also located here. Bujumbura International Airport, officially known as Melchior Ndadaye International Airport, is also Burundi's only international airport.

Burundi is a country that has alienated its visitors due to decades of social unrest, which is why it is largely untouched and out of popular tourist routes. Burundi is attracting more and more visitors as conditions and safety improve.

Among the places to see in Burundi are Kibira National Park, the hot springs on the banks of the Nile in Rutovu, Karera Falls and Lake Nyanza. In addition, Burundi's Rusizi, Bururi and Rwihinda Lake natural parks should not be forgotten.

In addition to incredible natural landscapes, the cities of Bujumbura and Gitega promise different experiences as cultural centers of the country than many tourism destinations.

Your best option to come to the city from the airport is the airport transfer, which your hotel offers for a fee or free of charge. You should confirm this with them before starting your journey.

In a country like Burundi, where the infrastructure is not very developed, it is best not to go to the city center by any vehicle from the airport. In this way, as soon as you get off the plane, you will be greeted by a professional waiting with your name in hand and your hotel transfer will be made quickly.

Another option is to take a taxi. The taxi rank is located just outside the arrivals hall. You reach the city center with a 10-minute journey from the airport. It is recommended that you agree the total fare with the driver before the trip.

As a last possibility, if you came to Burundi for business, you can ask the company you came from or a colleague to pick you up from the airport. The city center is only 8 km from the airport and this journey takes 10 minutes by passenger cars.