Non-stop flights from Bulawayo (BUQ)
Bulawayo Airport (IATA: BUQ, ICAO: FVBU), also known as Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport, is the third largest airport in Zimbabwe. It is an international airport and serves the area of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Bulawayo Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 5 destinations in 3 countries.
At present, there are 2 domestic flights from Bulawayo.
The longest flight from Bulawayo BUQ is a 1,316 mile (2,118 km) non-stop route to Addis Ababa ADD. This direct flight takes around 4 hours and 35 minutes and is operated by Ethiopian Airlines.
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Airlines flying from Bulawayo Popular destinations from Bulawayo Popular destinations with a stopover Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Bulawayo
In total there are 4 airlines flying from and to Bulawayo. These carriers are:
Popular destinations from Bulawayo
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Bulawayo, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Bulawayo that require a stopover:
Business class flights from Bulawayo
There are 3 airports that have flights from Bulawayo in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from BUQ are listed below:
International flights from Bulawayo
Flights from Bulawayo to Ethiopia
Addis Ababa is the only destination in Ethiopia with direct flights from Bulawayo. Direct flights to Addis Ababa are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Bulawayo to South Africa
In South Africa, the only destination that has a direct flight from Bulawayo is Johannesburg. You can fly non-stop to Johannesburg with Airlink or Fastjet.
Flights from Bulawayo to Zambia
There is 1 destination in Zambia that has a direct connection from Bulawayo, which is Ndola. Direct flights to Ndola are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
Domestic flights from Bulawayo
Flights from Bulawayo to Zimbabwe
There are 2 airports in Zimbabwe that have non-stop domestic flights from Bulawayo.
You can fly non-stop to Harare with Air Zimbabwe or Fastjet.
The only airline with direct flights to Victoria Falls is Air Zimbabwe.
Alternative airports near Bulawayo
There is one alternative airport to Bulawayo (BUQ) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which is Francistown (FRW).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Bulawayo?
There is 1 airport in Bulawayo: Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ).
What is the best airport to fly from Bulawayo?
The most convenient airport to fly from Bulawayo is Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ).
How many airlines fly from Bulawayo?
There are 4 airlines flying from Bulawayo to 5 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly from Bulawayo?
Fastjet, Air Zimbabwe and Ethiopian Airlines operate most flights from Bulawayo. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Bulawayo?
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying from Bulawayo.
How many nonstop flights are there from Bulawayo?
There are roughly 354 flights departing from Bulawayo every month (or 84 flights each week), to a total of 5 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Bulawayo Airport?
The official name of Bulawayo Airport is Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport.
What is the airport code of Bulawayo Airport?
The airport code of Bulawayo Airport is BUQ.
What are the most popular flights from Bulawayo?
Johannesburg, Harare and Addis Ababa are the 3 most popular routes from Bulawayo. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Bulawayo, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Bulawayo?
| Bulawayo to Johannesburg | 1h 20m |
| Bulawayo to Harare | 45m |
| Bulawayo to Addis Ababa | 4h 35m |
| Bulawayo to Victoria Falls | 45m |
| Bulawayo to Ndola | 1h 40m |
