---
iata: BUQ
name: Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
city: Bulawayo
country: Zimbabwe
lastUpdated: '2026-09-26'
officialWebsite: 'https://www.acz.co.zw/Airports/Details/6'
sources:
  - 'https://www.acz.co.zw/Airports/Details/6'
  - >-
    https://www.prioritypass.com/it-IT/lounges/zimbabwe/joshua-mqabuko-nkomo-international/buq-dzimbahwe-executive-lounge
  - >-
    https://www.loungepair.com/at/BUQ/joshua-mqabuko-nkomo-international-airport-khami-lounge/
quickFacts:
  - IATA BUQ / ICAO FVJN — Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
  - 'GPS -20.0174306, 28.6178694 · about 25 km north of Bulawayo'
  - 'Khami Lounge: International Terminal, airside about 10 m after security'
  - 'Priority Pass lists 08:00–18:00 daily; international flights only'
  - No published MCT or security wait minutes
bentoTips:
  - label: Lounge
    title: 'Khami Lounge is 08:00–18:00'
    detail: >-
      Confirm access on the operating day and do not assume it covers domestic
      flights.
    summary: 'Priority Pass lists daily 08:00–18:00 hours.'
    category: timing
  - label: Flow
    title: International departures only
    detail: Follow the international departure flow before searching for the lounge.
    summary: >-
      The lounge is airside about 10 m after security in the International
      Terminal.
    category: terminal
  - label: Refreshments
    title: Expect listed drinks and snacks only
    detail: Keep expectations to the documented facilities.
    summary: >-
      The listing includes drinks and snacks; no current menu or prices are
      sourced.
    category: food
  - label: Status
    title: Plan the 25 km road leg
    detail: Confirm the live road and flight position before leaving.
    summary: ACZ places the airport about 25 km north of Bulawayo.
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: Khami Lounge
    zone: airside
    hours: '08:00–18:00 daily'
    access:
      - >-
        Priority Pass lists International passenger access only; confirm current
        capacity and access rules.
    bestFor:
      - International departures
      - Priority Pass travelers during listed hours
    summary: >-
      BUQ’s airside international lounge with a clear location and daily listed
      hours; useful for eligible international departures, but not a domestic
      fallback.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: International Terminal
    amenities:
      - Air conditioning
      - Alcoholic drinks (standard)
      - Drinks and snacks
      - Digital card accepted
      - Disabled access
      - Newspapers and magazines
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 5.8
slug: buq
region: Africa
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# Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ)
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe · Africa
Bulawayo’s international gateway, about 25 km north of the city, with a modern passenger terminal footprint and Khami Lounge for international departures.
## Airportist Score

**5.8 / 10**
Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge).
- Ease of use (25%): 6.4 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
- Comfort & amenities (20%): 6.0 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
- Food & retail (15%): 5.7 — Food and retail quality and variety.
- Ground access (15%): 4.8 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
- Reliability (15%): 5.8 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
- Lounges (10%): 6.0 — Worth-it density and access quality.

## At a glance

- Passengers: undefined
- Terminals: Passenger terminal with international departures
- Typical security: undefined min
- On-time: undefined%
- Disruption: normal

## Best for

- Bulawayo access
- International departures to regional hubs
- Travelers using a documented airside lounge

## Watch out for

- Airport is outside the city; confirm the road transfer
- Khami Lounge is for international flights only
- No published MCT or security wait minutes

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