Non-stop flights to Butembo (RUE)
Rughenda Airport is a small airport in Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 2 domestic flights to Butembo.
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All direct flights to Butembo Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Butembo Best time to visit Butembo Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 17 flights arriving at Butembo Airport, which are 7 flights per week or 1 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Butembo are routes from Beni (BNC) in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Goma (GOM), also in Democratic Republic of the Congo. These two routes together are operated 17 times this month, and make up for 100% of all monthly arrivals at Rughenda Airport.
The longest flight to Butembo RUE is departing from Goma (GOM). This non-stop flight takes around 40 minutes and covers a distance of 124 miles (200 km).
List of all direct flights to Butembo
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Butembo, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Butembo.
Airlines flying to Butembo
The only airline that flies to Butembo is Busy Bee Congo.
What is the best time to visit Butembo?
🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime
Butembo is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.
The best time to visit Butembo is during the summer months, spanning from May to August. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from September to February.
International flights to Butembo
Currently there are no international flights to Butembo. The only flights to Butembo are domestic flights within Democratic Republic of the Congo. To get to Butembo from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Goma or Beni.
Domestic flights to Butembo
Flights from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Butembo
There are 2 airports in Democratic Republic of the Congo that have non-stop domestic flights to Butembo.
From Beni and Goma, you can fly with Busy Bee Congo.
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Alternative airports near Butembo
Flying to an alternative airport near Butembo could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Butembo (RUE) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Beni (BNC) and Kasese (KSE).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Butembo?
There are 2 airports in Butembo: Rughenda Airport (RUE) and Beni Airport (BNC).
What is the best airport to fly into Butembo?
The most convenient airport to fly into Butembo is Rughenda Airport (RUE).
How many airlines fly to Butembo?
There is 1 airline flying to Butembo, which is Busy Bee Congo, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Butembo?
Busy Bee Congo is the only airline flying to Butembo.
Which alliances are flying to Butembo?
There are no alliances flying to Butembo at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there to Butembo?
There are roughly 17 flights arriving at Butembo every month (or 7 flights each week), from a total of 2 airports - all within Democratic Republic of the Congo.
What is the official name of Butembo Airport?
The official name of Butembo Airport is Rughenda Airport.
What is the airport code of Butembo Airport?
The airport code of Butembo Airport is RUE.
What are the most popular flights to Butembo?
Beni and Goma are the only airports with flights to Butembo.
How long is the flight to Butembo?
| Beni to Butembo | 15m |
| Goma to Butembo | 40m |
