Search Flights from Hamburg to Bujumbura

Hamburg city center is 8 km away from Hamburg International Airport and transportation to the airport is provided by taxis, buses and the suburban railway. If you wish, you can easily reach the airport by renting a car.

Train

It is one of the best alternatives to travel to the airport. The journey takes 30 minutes. There is a point you need to pay attention to when going to the airport. On the way to the airport, the train stops at Ohlsdorf and then only the first 3 carriages continue to the airport, while others carriages continue to the Poppenbuttel suburbs.

Bus

Buses from Hamburg's central bus station are operating in connection with flights. Buses leave from Rathausmarkt which is near the town hall. It provides transportation to the airport. At the last stop, the bus turns back to Rathausmarkt and works all night. It is recommended that you consider this option as well.

Private Vehicle

One of the easiest ways to reach Hamburg airport is by car using the motorway. In Hamburg, it has a very developed motorway network and you can easily travel this way. The airport is connected to the city by the motorways. You can also leave your car in the parking lot with a capacity of 12,000 vehicles.

Airport Information

Hamburg Airport is the 5th busiest airport in Germany. It is also among one of the airports with the most modern architecture. But; because the airport is very close to the city center, night flights are not carried out due to the noise of the aircrafts disturbing the public. For this reason, landings that are past 12 at night are redirected to Hannover Airport. It is recommended to consider this when planning your flights, as you could find yourself at Hannover Airport.

Apart from that, you can benefit from the many amenities available at the airport. From duty free shops to coffee lounges, from restaurants to many famous branded shops, are some of the options among the amenities to choose from. You can spend your time here and you can have a pleasant time.

Bujumbura International Airport, located in Bujumbura, the capital of Burundi, is also the only international airport in the country. Local language and French are often spoken in the city. The number of English speakers is very low. For this reason, if you plan to stay in the city for a long time, you are recommended to learn some words in French or in local language that would help you in the daily life. After landing to Bujumbura International Airport, you can travel to the center by taking one of the taxis located just outside the terminal. Taxis are usually easily found in front of the terminal. If there are no taxis, you can ask for support from the information desk at the airport, rent a car from the terminal, or use a shuttle to get to the center.

Taxi

It is generally not difficult to find a taxi in Bujumbura International Airport. After landing to the airport, you can get out of the terminal and take one of the Bujumbura taxis waiting in front of the terminal. Traveling to the center by taxi takes only a few minutes and the amount you need to pay would be equal to around 20 American dollars in local currency. If you need to travel to farther destinations within and around the city, the fare would be more than this based on the distance. If you are going to a destination far away from the airport and want to know in advance how much you would pay, you can talk to the taxi driver and try to negotiate at a certain price.

Car Rental

There are also alternatives in and around Bujumbura International Airport for those passengers who would like to rent a car. The complicated traffic in the city is a fact that you need to consider if you opt for renting a car. Driving in the city is usually very difficult and complicated as people usually do not follow the traffic rules. However, if you still go for renting a car, you can increase your chance to find a car as soon as you land at the airport by booking online in advance. You can follow the signs showing the Bujumbura city center after exiting the airport and be in the city center just in a few minutes. The difficulty of finding a car park in the city center is also another negative side of renting a car. You need to make sure to find a safe place to park your car in the crowded and complex environment of the city.

Tuk-tuk 

Small vehicles that have space only for the driver and one or two passengers are known as tuk-tuk and are frequently used in the city. You can find a tuk-tuk near the airport and come to the city center with these means of transportation. Tuk-tuk fares may be a bit more affordable compared to the taxis, but they do not offer a wide space or baggage to carry your suitcases. Tuk-tuk stands out as an alternative which you can use especially when you need to get to a place in the city from another quickly.

Private Shuttles

Another fast and practical means of transportation to get to the center from Bujumbura international airport is the private shuttles which are usually used by foreign tourists visiting the city. While you can find offices of private shuttle companies at the airport, it is also possible to book online in advance. With the private shuttles you can reach wherever you want in the city after leaving the airport. The fares of the private shuttles that carry passengers to the center from the airport vary according to factors like the season of the journey, number of the passengers and the distance travelled.