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Airports in Burundi
Burundi has 6 airports and airfields, including 1 large and 1 medium-sized airports; 3 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Gitega, is served by Gitega Airport (GID).
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List of airports in Burundi
| Airport | City | IATA | ICAO | Type | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport Meet & Greet → | Bujumbura | BJM | HBBA | Large airport | 2,582 ft |
| Gitega Airport | Gitega | GID | HBBE | Medium airport | 5,741 ft |
| Kirundo Airport | Kirundo | KRE | HBBO | Small airport | 4,511 ft |
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Airports with scheduled service, an IATA code or of medium/large size. Data: OurAirports (public domain).
Burundi has 6 airports and airfields in the OurAirports database — #193 of 247 countries and territories by total number. Only a small part of them serve airline passengers: 1 large airport, 1 medium-sized airport and 3 airports with scheduled flights; the remaining 4 are small airstrips and seaplane bases used for private and general aviation.
Main international airports in Burundi
The main international gateways are Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) in Bujumbura. The capital, Gitega, is served by Gitega Airport (GID).
Domestic flights and regional airports
Scheduled flights reach 3 cities across Burundi, with 1 regional airport linking smaller towns to the main hubs. The northernmost airport with airline service is Kirundo Airport (KRE) in Kirundo, the southernmost Gitega Airport (GID) in Gitega. The highest airport is Gitega Airport (GID) at 5,741 ft (1,750 m) above sea level.
Airport services and alternatives
At 1 airport in Burundi — BJM — you can book Meet & Greet, lounge access or private transfers online. Among its neighbours, DR Congo (21 large/medium airports), Tanzania (12 large/medium airports) and Rwanda (3 large/medium airports) — useful if a cross-border airport is closer or cheaper. To find the closest airport to a specific town, use the nearest airport finder for Burundi.
Airports in Tanzania — 12 large & medium
Airports in Rwanda — 3 large & medium
Airports in DR Congo — 21 large & medium