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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight to Bulawayo Airport? If you want to travel to Bulawayo Airport next month, round-trip fares start from $1,739. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Bulawayo. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,313.
The cheapest month to fly to Bulawayo is usually August.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Bulawayo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between United States and Bulawayo Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Bulawayo is $1,313. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Bulawayo Airport is Friday, August 7, 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Bulawayo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ethiopian Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Bulawayo.

Flying to Bulawayo

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Cheapest flight found$1,313
Cheapest month to flyAugust

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How to find cheap flights to Bulawayo Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl Airport (BUQ)

  • The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Bulawayo Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl Airport is $992. A return plane ticket to BUQ right now is $1,313.

  • Book at the right time with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to BUQ rises or falls.

  • Book sooner rather than later. You might even be able to pick up some incredible early bird deals on tickets to Bulawayo, where Bulawayo Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl Airport is located.

  • Select 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of securing cheap flights to Bulawayo. Doing this will give you more options for where you take off and land, along with different fares.

  • Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are usually cheaper. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Bulawayo Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl Airport.

Best time to go to Bulawayo

  • You can typically jump on the cheapest flight to Bulawayo in May.

  • Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to BUQ that suits your budget and itinerary.

  • Travel to Bulawayo in January if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to BUQ, but also when tickets are likely to be more expensive.

  • December is the quietest time of year to travel if you want a more relaxed vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Bulawayo then.

  • Check the weather conditions before traveling. October is the warmest time of year in Bulawayo, with averages of between 59ºF and 91ºF.

  • July has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 45ºF to 81ºF.

  • Don't want to pack a raincoat? June is the driest month in Bulawayo.

  • The wettest time of year is January. Travel then and you can expect to get around 13 days of rainfall.

Traveling to Bulawayo Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl Airport (BUQ): What you need to know

  • Skip the layovers and travel to Bulawayo in a single hop. Lock in a direct flight to Bulawayo Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl Airport with one of these leading airlines:

  • Ethiopian Airlines is most likely to get you to your destination on time. Up to 70% of its flights into this hub land as planned, making it a wise choice when booking your BUQ plane ticket.

  • When you land at BUQ, you'll be in the UTC+2 timezone.

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  • Bulawayo Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl Airport has an on-time performance of 72%. This rating measures how often departing flights from BUQ arrive without running late.

Getting to central Bulawayo from Bulawayo Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl Airport (BUQ)

  • The distance from BUQ to central Bulawayo is about 16 miles.

  • After landing from your flight to BUQ, the drive to the center takes around 30 minutes.

  • Take public transport and you'll be there in roughly 50 minutes.

  • The right hotel can make your trip even better. Book a room at one of these guest-approved stays in Bulawayo:

Bulawayo highlights

  • Hop off your flight to Bulawayo and make your way to these major attractions:

    • Matobo National Park: Offering a memorable introduction to the city's highlights, this landmark is around 1 mile south of the center.

    • Silwane Nature Reserve: Take on this landmark next. About 7 miles northwest of the city center, it's well worth stopping by for the full Bulawayo experience.

How to get to Gwanda from Bulawayo Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl Airport (BUQ)

  • BUQ is a gateway to the nearby city of Gwanda, which is about 70 miles away. The best way to reach the center will come down to when you're traveling, so plan ahead accordingly.

Traveling from Bulawayo Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl Airport (BUQ) to Inyati

  • Inyati is about 25 miles from Bulawayo Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.

  • The drive time to Inyati is roughly 1 hour.

Explore more of Zimbabwe

  • In the mood to keep exploring? Gweru will add more excitement to your journey through Zimbabwe. It's about 85 miles northeast of Bulawayo and features Kumadhaka Adventure Park, Midlands Museum and Gweru Military Aircraft Museum.

  • Another city in Zimbabwe that could easily become a favorite is Kwekwe. From Bulawayo, it's roughly 110 miles northeast and features highlights like Kwekwe Museum and Mining Museum. Add a stop at Sebakwe river too.

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