Cheap Flights from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl. Airport (BUQ)

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Flights from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl. Airport

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £88 for one-way flights and £181 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fastjet
Sat, 30 May - Sun, 31 May
BUQ
Bulawayo
HRE
Harare
£181 Return, found 1 hour ago
£181
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Fastjet flight, departing Sat, 30 May from Bulawayo to Harare, returning Sun, 31 May, priced at £181 found 1 hour ago
Fastjet
Sat, 30 May - Sun, 31 May
BUQ
Bulawayo
HRE
Harare
£185 Return, found 1 hour ago
£185
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Fastjet flight, departing Sat, 30 May from Bulawayo to Harare, returning Sun, 31 May, priced at £185 found 1 hour ago
Fastjet
Wed, 23 Dec - Sun, 27 Dec
BUQ
Bulawayo
HRE
Harare
£191 Return, found 14 hours ago
£191
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Fastjet flight, departing Wed, 23 Dec from Bulawayo to Harare, returning Sun, 27 Dec, priced at £191 found 14 hours ago
Fastjet
Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 1 May
BUQ
Bulawayo
VFA
Victoria Falls
£191 Return, found 5 hours ago
£191
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Fastjet flight, departing Fri, 13 Mar from Bulawayo to Victoria Falls, returning Fri, 1 May, priced at £191 found 5 hours ago
Fastjet
Thu, 18 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
BUQ
Bulawayo
VFA
Victoria Falls
£192 Return, found 1 day ago
£192
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Fastjet flight, departing Thu, 18 Jun from Bulawayo to Victoria Falls, returning Mon, 22 Jun, priced at £192 found 1 day ago
Fastjet
Sat, 8 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug
BUQ
Bulawayo
HRE
Harare
£196 Return, found 2 days ago
£196
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Fastjet flight, departing Sat, 8 Aug from Bulawayo to Harare, returning Sun, 9 Aug, priced at £196 found 2 days ago
Airlink
Tue, 30 Jun - Tue, 14 Jul
BUQ
Bulawayo
JNB
Johannesburg
£284 Return, found 6 days ago
£284
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Tue, 30 Jun from Bulawayo to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 14 Jul, priced at £284 found 6 days ago
Etihad Airways
Sat, 21 Mar - Fri, 29 May
BUQ
Bulawayo
LHR
London
£745 Return, found 5 days ago
£745
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Sat, 21 Mar from Bulawayo to London, returning Fri, 29 May, priced at £745 found 5 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Sat, 21 Mar - Fri, 29 May
BUQ
Bulawayo
LHR
London
£813 Return, found 5 days ago
£813
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Sat, 21 Mar from Bulawayo to London, returning Fri, 29 May, priced at £813 found 5 days ago
KLM
Sun, 8 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
BUQ
Bulawayo
LHR
London
£824 Return, found 1 day ago
£824
Return
found 1 day ago
Select KLM flight, departing Sun, 8 Mar from Bulawayo to London, returning Fri, 20 Mar, priced at £824 found 1 day ago

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl. Airport Information

Airport Name
Airport Location
Airport Code
Latitude
Longitude
Altitude
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl.Bulawayo, ZWIATA: BUQ, ICAO: FVBU, GPS Code: FVBU-20.01740128.6179011,328.62 meters

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl., BUQ airport, offers flights from multiple airline carriers to many popular global destinations. Above you'll find some useful information about Bulawayo’s airports that can help you in planning your next trip. Expedia offers flights from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl. on multiple airline carriers, and makes it easy and affordable for you to book.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl. Airport (BUQ)?
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl. Airport (BUQ) uses the airport code: BUQ.
How far is Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl. Airport (BUQ) from central Bulawayo?
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Does BUQ have a hotel?
BUQ doesn't have any accommodation in the immediate area. But don't worry. Investigate your options a little further away and you're sure to find the perfect place to stay before your next flight. There are no places to get some shut-eye within minutes of the departure gates. But that doesn't mean you'll have to get your beauty sleep on a cold, steel airport bench. The 456 Hopeville Escape - Spacious three-bedroomed home with modern finishings!! is located further out and is a popular place to spend a night before a flight. If that doesn't work for you check out other hotels on Bulawayo (BUQ-Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl.).
Are there private lounges in Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl. Airport (BUQ)?
Check out the website of your chosen airline to find out if it has a lounge at Bulawayo (BUQ-Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl.). If an airport doesn't have this facility, or if you don't have access, keep yourself occupied checking out any restaurants and cafés that are around or use the time to do some last-minute planning.
What airlines fly out of BUQ?
These leading domestic carriers fly from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport and go over and above to deliver an exceptional travel experience:

  • Fastjet Zimbabwe
  • Air Zimbabwe

Jet away to exciting new destinations from BUQ with Ethiopian Airlines. Boasting fantastic in-flight service, this international airline is regarded as one of the best.
How many flights per day fly out of BUQ?
On average, there are 6 flights that leave from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl. Airport (BUQ) every day. Wherever in the world you're headed, you'll find a cheap airfare with Expedia.
How to find cheap flights from BUQ with Expedia?
After you've entered your travel dates and destination, you can sort your results by lowest price, along with filter by preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and more. The cheapest one-way flight from Bulawayo (BUQ-Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl.) was to Victoria Falls (VFA) at £88. These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. One of the best methods to score cheap flights is to be flexible with your dates. Search for flights on the dates you prefer, then click on "Flexible dates" above the results. This will show the cheapest prices for nearby days. You can also filter your search results by specific airlines, included baggage, arrival airports and more.
Where can you fly to from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport?
A lot of travellers passing through BUQ are jetting to Addis Ababa. It's the airport's number one international route. You can also choose to jet to Harare or Victoria Falls. These two places are the most well-loved domestic destinations. Whether you're revisiting memorable places or exploring new sights, there's nothing like the elation that comes with travelling.
What is the cancellation policy on flights and how do I cancel my flight on Expedia?
Most flights are free to cancel within 24 hours of making the reservation. However, some flights are non-refundable, and you may receive a flight credit from the airline to use for a future booking. For more information, please visit our Customer Service Portal.
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