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OUA Ouagadougou Airport

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Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) serves Ouagadougou, about 3 km southeast of Ouagadougou. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAOUA
ICAODFFD
ServesOuagadougou
From centre3 km
Non-stop15
Airlines15
TimezoneAfrica/Ouagadougou
Elevation316 m

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The airport in numbers

Ouagadougou Airport — facts & history

We pulled Ouagadougou Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 245,280 passengers in 2020, against a peak of 619,370 in 2019.

Passengers / year
245,280
as of 2020
Peak traffic
619,370
in 2019
Elevation
316 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2003–2020

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Ouagadougou Airport to Ouagadougou

The airport is about 3 km southeast of Ouagadougou, about 10 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~10 minmetered
Private transfer~10 minfixed upfront
Car rental~10 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From OUA to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Koudougou94 km98 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Ouagadougou Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Ouagadougou ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Ouagadougou Airport

Non-stop flights to about 15 destinations, operated by 15 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Air Burkina · Ethiopian Airlines · Air France · Royal Air Maroc · Senegal Airlines · Air Canada · Lufthansa · Brussels Airlines · United Airlines · Air Algerie

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Ouagadougou Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Ouagadougou Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Ouagadougou shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Ouagadougou Airport to the centre of Ouagadougou?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 3 km southeast of Ouagadougou, about 10 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Ouagadougou Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Ouagadougou Airport to Ouagadougou?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Ouagadougou Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Ouagadougou Airport?
About 15 destinations, including Abidjan, Niamey, Brussels, Bamako. 15 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Ouagadougou Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Ouagadougou Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Ouagadougou Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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