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Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY)
Bukavu Kavumu Airport is the main gateway to Bukavu and the South Kivu region in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Compare transfer options from the airport to Bukavu city centre, Lake Kivu, Kahuzi-Biega National Park and nearby destinations.
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About Bukavu Kavumu Airport
Bukavu Kavumu Airport is the main airport serving Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Located around 25 kilometres north of the city near Kavumu, it connects the region to other Congolese cities and supports regional and humanitarian flights.
The airport operates through a single terminal building and one asphalt runway, handling domestic services operated mainly by regional carriers such as Compagnie Africaine d'Aviation. These services link Bukavu with destinations including Goma, Kalemie, Kongolo and Lubumbashi.
Road access between the airport and Bukavu generally takes around an hour depending on road conditions. Taxis, private drivers, hotel shuttles and pre-arranged transfers are the main ways to continue to the city centre and the shores of Lake Kivu.
Although the facilities are modest, the airport plays an important role as a gateway for travellers, aid workers and regional transport in South Kivu.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Bukavu Kavumu Airport operates through a single passenger terminal building handling domestic flights. The compact terminal serves regional carriers and humanitarian operators, with check-in, arrivals and departure facilities within one main hall.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Bukavu Kavumu Airport
Transfers
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Car Rental
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