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Airports near Bulawayo (BUQ)
5 airports within driving distance of Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport. Flying from an alternate airport is the single easiest way to cut your fare — our agents compare them all on one call.
| Airport | Distance | Fly from here | Live board |
|---|---|---|---|
GWE — Thornhill Air Base Gwert, Zimbabwe | 90 mi (145 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
FRW — Francistown Airport Francistown, Botswana | 108 mi (174 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
HWN — Hwange National Park Airport Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe | 142 mi (228 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
MVZ — Masvingo International Airport Masvingo, Zimbabwe | 146 mi (234 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
PKW — Selebi Phikwe Airport Selebi-phikwe, Botswana | 150 mi (241 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
Frequently asked questions
What airports are near Bulawayo?
Besides Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ), travelers can use Thornhill Air Base (GWE, 90 mi), Francistown Airport (FRW, 108 mi), Hwange National Park Airport (HWN, 142 mi), Masvingo International Airport (MVZ, 146 mi) and others — all within driving distance.
Is it cheaper to fly from an alternate airport?
Often yes. Fares between nearby airports on the same route regularly differ by $100 or more, especially around holidays. Low-cost carriers also tend to favor secondary airports.
How do I compare fares across all airports near Bulawayo at once?
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