Cheap flights to Ouagadougou
Air travel to Ouagadougou is served via Ouagadougou International Airport, located just two kilometers from the city center. Currently, flights to the capital of Burkina Faso operate from 15 cities worldwide, providing consistent connections to key regional centers. The highest passenger traffic is observed from Abidjan, with 40 flights per week, as well as from Niamey (25 flights) and Lomé (15 flights).
A total of 13 airlines operate flights to Ouagadougou, including major carriers such as Air Cote d'Ivoire, Air Burkina, and ASKY. Below on this page, you will find convenient cards for popular departure cities with a search form to help you find the best route. We also recommend checking general information on how to get to your destination in the most convenient way.
Bobo-Dioulasso — Ouagadougou
Niamey — Ouagadougou
Algiers — Ouagadougou
Bamako — Ouagadougou
Tunis — Ouagadougou
Dakar — Ouagadougou
Lome — Ouagadougou
Brussels — Ouagadougou
Conakry — Ouagadougou
Accra — Ouagadougou
Cotonou — Ouagadougou
Casablanca — Ouagadougou
Flight insights to Ouagadougou
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Ouagadougou — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Ouagadougou come from Abidjan, Niamey and Lome. Abidjan leads with around 40 flights a week.
- Abidjan40 flights/week
- Niamey25 flights/week
- Lome15 flights/week
- Casablanca14 flights/week
- Istanbul12 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Ouagadougou depart from Ivory Coast, Niger and Togo. Ivory Coast alone accounts for about 25% of all direct routes.
- Ivory Coast25%
- Nigeravg $285
- Togoavg $364
- Moroccoavg $476
- Turkeyavg $328
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Ouagadougou range from Niamey at $285 to Casablanca at $476 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Niameyfrom $285
- Lomefrom $364
- Casablancafrom $476
- Istanbulfrom $328
- Addis Ababafrom $468
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Ouagadougou from right now are Bobo-Dioulasso from $100, Bamako from $255 and Niamey from $285.
- Bobo-Dioulassofrom $100
- Bamakofrom $255
- Niameyfrom $285
- Istanbulfrom $328
- Algiersfrom $329
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Ouagadougou is from Durban at about 7h 59m, followed by Salvador (6h 51m) and Fortaleza (6h 13m).
- Durban7h 59m
- Salvador6h 51m
- Fortaleza6h 13m
- Addis Ababa6h 10m
- Eskisehir6h 6m
Popular departure cities to Ouagadougou
Ivory Coast
Niger
Togo
Morocco
Turkey
Ethiopia
Mali
Ghana
France
Senegal
Belgium
Algeria
Tunisia
Burkina Faso
Guinea
Benin
Nigeria
Nigeria
Morocco
Ghana
Portugal
Morocco
Morocco
Ghana
Morocco
Brazil
Morocco
South Africa
Morocco
Nigeria
Spain
Cameroon, United Republic Of
Tunisia
Algeria
Portugal
Nigeria
Spain
Gambia
Cameroon, United Republic Of
Rwanda
Morocco
Morocco
Brazil
Morocco
Algeria
Morocco
Turkey
Congo Democratic Republic Of
Gabon
Algeria
Cape Verde, Republic Of
Sierra Leone
Cape Verde, Republic Of
Spain
Algeria
Congo
Morocco
Tunisia
Guinea Bissau
BurundiFrequently asked questions
- How many cities offer flights to Ouagadougou?
- Regular air service to Ouagadougou is available from 15 different cities. Most routes cover West African countries, but also include important hubs in Europe and the Middle East.
- Which cities have the most frequent flights to Ouagadougou?
- The most popular routes are flights from Abidjan (40 flights per week), Niamey (25 flights), and Lomé (15 flights). Casablanca and Istanbul also account for a significant volume of traffic.
- How many airlines fly to Ouagadougou?
- 13 airlines fly to the capital of Burkina Faso. The leaders in terms of weekly flights are Air Cote d'Ivoire, the national carrier Air Burkina, and ASKY.
- Which airports receive flights to Ouagadougou?
- All international flights arrive at Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA). The terminal is conveniently located for travelers—just 2 km from the city center.
- How can I find cheap tickets to Ouagadougou?
- To find the best deals, we recommend using the search form on our website and comparing flights for different dates. Booking in advance helps to save on flights to Ouagadougou, especially for flights on popular African and European airlines.