BIY - Bisho Airport

Bisho, South Africa

IATA Code: BIY · Bisho, South Africa

The airport code BIY is the IATA identifier for Bisho Airport. You may also find it referred to as Bisho Airport (BIY).

Bisho Airport (BIY) serves Bisho, South Africa, in the Africa fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.

BIY is the IATA airport code for Bisho Airport, located in Bisho, South Africa. The airport is situated at coordinates 32.8971°S, 27.2791°E. The current jet fuel price in the Africa region is $5.56/gallon as of 2026-05-16.

Current Jet Fuel Price (Africa)

$5.56/gallon

⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%

Airport Information

IATA Code
BIY
City
Bisho
Country
South Africa
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Latitude
-32.8971°
Longitude
27.2791°
Type
airport
Fuel Region
Africa

Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from BIY

Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.

Destination Distance Est. Fuel Cost Fuel Surcharge*
ELS - East London 53 km $825 $2/passenger
UTW - Queenstown 115 km $1,790 $4/passenger
PLZ - Port Elizabeth 196 km $3,051 $6/passenger
UTT - Umtata 199 km $3,098 $6/passenger
JOH - Port Saint Johns 255 km $3,970 $8/passenger
MGH - Margate 368 km $5,729 $11/passenger
MSU - Maseru 383 km $5,963 $12/passenger
PBZ - Plettenberg Bay 389 km $6,056 $12/passenger
BFN - Bloemfontein 433 km $6,741 $13/passenger
FCB - Ficksburg 457 km $7,115 $14/passenger
PZB - Pietermaritzburg 467 km $7,270 $15/passenger
GRJ - George 471 km $7,333 $15/passenger
OUH - Oudtshoorn 480 km $7,473 $15/passenger
VIR - Durban 500 km $7,784 $16/passenger
KIM - Kimberley 515 km $8,018 $16/passenger
DUR - Durban 516 km $8,033 $16/passenger
LAY - Ladysmith 535 km $8,329 $17/passenger
HRS - Harrismith 547 km $8,516 $17/passenger
LMR - Lime Acres 624 km $9,714 $19/passenger
NCS - Newcastle 626 km $9,746 $19/passenger
ULD - Ulundi 645 km $10,041 $20/passenger
RCB - Richard'''s Bay 652 km $10,150 $20/passenger
KXE - Klerksdorp 672 km $10,462 $21/passenger
OVG - Overberg 675 km $10,508 $21/passenger
ROD - Robertson 692 km $10,773 $22/passenger
PCF - Potchefstroom 693 km $10,789 $22/passenger
VRU - Vryburg 702 km $10,929 $22/passenger
KMH - Kuruman 710 km $11,053 $22/passenger
SIS - Sishen 714 km $11,116 $22/passenger
ZEC - Secunda 732 km $11,396 $23/passenger
PZL - Phinda 740 km $11,520 $23/passenger
MZQ - Mkuze 743 km $11,567 $23/passenger
QRA - Johannesburg 745 km $11,598 $23/passenger
JNB - Johannesburg 757 km $11,785 $24/passenger
UTN - Upington 762 km $11,863 $24/passenger
GCJ - Johannesburg 773 km $12,034 $24/passenger
HLA - Johannesburg 776 km $12,081 $24/passenger
WKF - Waterkloof 791 km $12,314 $25/passenger
MBD - Mafeking 807 km $12,563 $25/passenger
MTS - Manzini 808 km $12,579 $25/passenger
PRY - Pretoria 811 km $12,626 $25/passenger
CPT - Cape Town 814 km $12,672 $25/passenger
VRE - Vredendal 833 km $12,968 $26/passenger
NTY - Pilanesberg 841 km $13,093 $26/passenger
SHO - Manzini 844 km $13,139 $26/passenger
SDB - Langebaanweg 851 km $13,248 $26/passenger
NLP - Nelspruit 895 km $13,933 $28/passenger
AGZ - Aggeneys 900 km $14,011 $28/passenger
MQP - Mpumalanga 914 km $14,229 $28/passenger
LLE - Malalane 929 km $14,463 $29/passenger

* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.

How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your BIY Flights

Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.

Currently, the Africa region has jet fuel priced at $5.56/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.

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Climate & Weather at Bisho

Bisho enjoys a subtropical climate characterized by hot summers and mild winters. Temperatures generally range from 15°C to 35°C (59°F to 95°F) throughout the year. Early morning and late evening flights can offer relief from daytime heat during summer. Pack layers for air-conditioned terminals.

Traveler Guide: Flying Through BIY

BIY operates within the African fuel pricing region. Aviation infrastructure across Africa has seen significant investment in recent years, with many airports modernizing facilities to accommodate growing passenger numbers. Travelers should verify visa requirements, vaccination certificates (particularly yellow fever), and currency exchange options before arrival.

Planning Your Trip via BIY

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