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 £139 for one-way flights and £277 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fastjet
Wed, 23 Sept - Fri, 25 Sept
BUQ
Bulawayo
VFA
Victoria Falls
£277 Return, found 5 days ago
£277
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Fastjet flight, departing Wed, 23 Sept from Bulawayo to Victoria Falls, returning Fri, 25 Sept, priced at £277 found 5 days ago
Fastjet
Fri, 5 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
BUQ
Bulawayo
HRE
Harare
£277 Return, found 5 days ago
£277
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Fastjet flight, departing Fri, 5 Jun from Bulawayo to Harare, returning Mon, 8 Jun, priced at £277 found 5 days ago
Fastjet
Mon, 22 Jun - Thu, 25 Jun
BUQ
Bulawayo
HRE
Harare
£278 Return, found 4 days ago
£278
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Fastjet flight, departing Mon, 22 Jun from Bulawayo to Harare, returning Thu, 25 Jun, priced at £278 found 4 days ago
Fastjet
Fri, 5 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
BUQ
Bulawayo
HRE
Harare
£279 Return, found 3 days ago
£279
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Fastjet flight, departing Fri, 5 Jun from Bulawayo to Harare, returning Sun, 7 Jun, priced at £279 found 3 days ago
Fastjet
Wed, 1 Jul - Wed, 8 Jul
BUQ
Bulawayo
HRE
Harare
£280 Return, found 1 day ago
£280
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Fastjet flight, departing Wed, 1 Jul from Bulawayo to Harare, returning Wed, 8 Jul, priced at £280 found 1 day ago
Fastjet
Mon, 22 Jun - Sun, 28 Jun
BUQ
Bulawayo
VFA
Victoria Falls
£281 Return, found 5 days ago
£281
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Fastjet flight, departing Mon, 22 Jun from Bulawayo to Victoria Falls, returning Sun, 28 Jun, priced at £281 found 5 days ago
Euroairlines
Fri, 29 May - Sun, 31 May
BUQ
Bulawayo
VFA
Victoria Falls
£295 Return, found 5 days ago
£295
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Euroairlines flight, departing Fri, 29 May from Bulawayo to Victoria Falls, returning Sun, 31 May, priced at £295 found 5 days ago
Airlink
Sun, 31 May - Tue, 9 Jun
BUQ
Bulawayo
JNB
Johannesburg
£378 Return, found 5 days ago
£378
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Sun, 31 May from Bulawayo to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 9 Jun, priced at £378 found 5 days ago
Etihad Airways
Tue, 2 Jun - Fri, 11 Sept
BUQ
Bulawayo
LHR
London
£788 Return, found 2 days ago
£788
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Tue, 2 Jun from Bulawayo to London, returning Fri, 11 Sept, priced at £788 found 2 days ago
Air France
Mon, 8 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
BUQ
Bulawayo
LHR
London
£934 Return, found 2 days ago
£934
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Air France flight, departing Mon, 8 Jun from Bulawayo to London, returning Mon, 22 Jun, priced at £934 found 2 days ago

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 £139. 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.

Travel information

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.

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