Search Flights from Calgary to Bujumbura

Calgary International Airport is one of Canada's largest and busiest airports and is only 17 km from the city center. There are many alternative ways in Calgary for you to easily travel to the airport from the city center.

Public Transport

Public transportation is one of the most preferred ways, for those who want to travel to Calgary Airport. Departing from the city center you can reach the airport by public bus numbers 100, 300 and 430 and also you can reach the terminal directly in 30 minutes using the airport metro line.

Taxi

If you want to take a taxi from Calgary city center to the airport, it is possible to find a taxi vehicle at any time of the day and from any point of the city. From the city center the journey to the airport will take about 25 minutes. The average cost for transportation by taxi is 40 dollars.

Airport Shuttle

There is only one bus company in Calgary city that operates a shuttle service between the airport and the city center. It is possible to reach Calgary Airport from the city center by using this airport shuttle service which is called Airport Shuttle Express. The airport shuttles depart from the city center every 30 minutes, seven days a week and a one way ticket fee is 15 dollars. You can reach the terminal in about 30 minutes using the airport shuttle.

Rent A Car

If you need a faster transportation way, it is possible to easily reach the airport by a private car you can rent from the car rental companies in Calgary. There are many car rental companies that provide services at the airport, such as Hertz, Avis, National and Enterprise. If you want to leave your car at the airport, it is sufficient enough to meet the rental company on the "departure" floor of the main terminal.

Shuttle

Many hotels in Calgary provide chargable or free shuttle services to their customers. If you are staying in a hotel in Calgary, you can ask at your hotel for a private shuttle service that will take you to the airport from the city center. The journey time by a shuttle will take approximately 25 minutes.

Airport Information

Calgary International Airport has 185 venues where you can spend time before or after your trip, such as cafes, restaurants and stops. At the airport, you can find stores where you can buy magazines and books that you can read during your flight, clothes and jewellery where you can find the latest styles and souvenirs unique to Canada. In addition to this, there are restaurants and cafes where you can discover many local and international flavors. At Calgary Airport you can also get free wireless internet service and you can make a great start to your trip by taking advantage of many more facilities that the airport has to offer.

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.