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Nearest Airport to Butare: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Butare is Kirundo Airport (KRE), about 40 km (25 mi) away in Burundi. The closest large international airport is Kigali International Airport (KGL), 83 km away.
Closest airport
KRE
Kirundo Airport
40 km · 25 mi · ~43 min by car
Closest international
KGL
Kigali International Airport
83 km · 51 mi · ~1 h 29 min by car
Airports near Butare
- 1 KRE 40 km25 mi · ~43 min
- 2 KGL 83 km51 mi · ~1 h 29 min
- 3 GID 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
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Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International AirportBJM 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
Bujumbura, Burundi · International
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- 5 KME 94 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
- 6 BKY 108 km67 mi · ~1 h 56 min
- 7 GYI 115 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
- 8 GOM 117 km73 mi · ~2 h 06 min
- 9 KXO 146 km91 mi · ~2 h 36 min
- 10 KHX 209 km130 mi · ~3 h 44 min
Kamakombe, DR Congo · Regional · no scheduled flights
Kisoro, Uganda · AirfieldSmall airfields nearby
- Butare Airport · HRYI0.3 km
- Mwumba Airport33 km
- Nemba Airport · HRYN59 km
- Gako Airport64 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Butare; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Butare?
The nearest airport to Butare is Kirundo Airport (KRE), about 40 km (25 mi) away in Burundi. The closest large international airport is Kigali International Airport (KGL), 83 km away.
Which international airport is closest to Butare?
Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 83 km from Butare in a straight line — roughly 1 h 29 min by car.
What other airports are near Butare?
Kigali International Airport (KGL) — 83 km, Gitega Airport (GID) — 93 km and Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) — 93 km.
How long does it take to get from Butare to Kirundo Airport?
About 43 min by car for the 40 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.