Flying from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM): what you need to know
Bujumbura's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Bujumbura six hours ahead of Montreal.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your YUL to BJM flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)
R 14,216 is currently the best price for a one-way Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Bujumbura International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 22,471. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YUL to BJM if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Bujumbura International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
When it comes to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 64.89% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 2 hours 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Bujumbura International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to YUL:
Arriving at Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)
Consider checking in to Star Hotel after arriving from your Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Bujumbura International Airport flight. It's not too far from BJM and a good choice if you want to catch some z's soon after landing.
Getting from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) to central Bujumbura
Bujumbura International Airport to central Bujumbura has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)
June is the busiest month for flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Bujumbura International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Bujumbura in January.
The warmest month in Bujumbura is September, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Bujumbura International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from YUL to BJM in June if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of Burundi
Bujumbura is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what Burundi has to offer. Extend your adventure to Gitega, which is about 56 kilometres away to the east. From Gishora Drum Sanctuary to National Museum of Gitega, there's plenty to discover in this must-visit city.
Another well-known destination in Burundi, Ngozi is about 72 kilometres north-east of Bujumbura. Plan to visit highlights including Nazareth Conference Room.
