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✈️ Cheap flights to Burkina Faso
Compare fares to Burkina Faso from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl (OUA). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Burkina Faso
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OUA | Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl | Ouagadougou | Main |
| BOY | Bobo Dioulasso | Bobo Dioulasso | Main |
Ouagadougou airport is the main international gateway, with Bobo-Dioulasso receiving limited flights. Land borders exist with six neighbours, but many overland routes cross insecure areas and are not recommended.
📅 Best time to fly to Burkina Faso
Best: November-February – the dry, relatively cooler season with sunny days, though the dusty harmattan wind can haze the skies.
Cheaper shoulder season: October – the end of the rains leaves landscapes green and waterfalls flowing before the heat builds.
Avoid: March-May for intense heat, and July-September when heavy rains can make dirt roads impassable.
Weather by month in Ouagadougou
- 33°Jan☀️
- 36°Feb☀️
- 38°Mar☀️
- 39°Apr⛅
- 37°May⛅
- 34°Jun🌧
- 32°Jul🌧
- 31°Aug🌧
- 32°Sep🌧
- 35°Oct⛅
- 35°Nov☀️
- 33°Dec☀️
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Burkina Faso
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Ouagadougou | 4,350 km | 5 h 55 min | |
| New York → Ouagadougou | 7,626 km | 9 h 50 min | |
| Los Angeles → Ouagadougou | 11,599 km | 14 h 40 min | |
| Chicago → Ouagadougou | 8,797 km | 11 h 15 min | |
| Miami → Ouagadougou | 8,304 km | 10 h 40 min | |
| San Francisco → Ouagadougou | 11,725 km | 14 h 50 min | |
| Toronto → Ouagadougou | 8,112 km | 10 h 25 min | |
| Paris → Ouagadougou | 4,092 km | 5 h 35 min | |
| Frankfurt → Ouagadougou | 4,289 km | 5 h 50 min | |
| Dubai → Ouagadougou | 6,111 km | 8 h 00 min | |
| Delhi → Ouagadougou | 8,254 km | 10 h 35 min | |
| Mumbai → Ouagadougou | 7,942 km | 10 h 15 min | |
| Singapore → Ouagadougou | 11,656 km | 14 h 45 min | |
| Sydney → Ouagadougou | 16,354 km | 20 h 20 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Burkina Faso
- Ouagadougou – The cultural hub of the country, home to FESPACO, crafts markets and the Mogho Naba's palace.
- Bobo-Dioulasso – A laid-back, leafy city with an old quarter and one of the region's most striking mosques.
- Banfora – A green region of cascades, sugarcane fields, the Domes of Fabedougou and hippo-filled Lake Tengrela.
- Sindou Peaks – A dramatic ridge of weathered sandstone pinnacles.
- Tiébélé – Famous for the decorated earthen houses of the Kassena royal court.
- Ruins of Loropéni – Centuries-old stone walls that hint at the region's role in the trans-Saharan gold trade.
💡 Flight hacks
Planning hackTravel in shoulder season
The weeks just before or after peak season bring lower prices, fewer crowds and usually good weather.
Planning hackCheck entry rules twice
Visa and entry rules change often – check the official government site when you book and again a week before you fly.
Flights to Burkina Faso: questions
What is the main airport in Burkina Faso?
The main international airport is Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl (OUA) in Ouagadougou. Other airports with scheduled flights include Bobo Dioulasso (BOY).
How long is the flight from London to Burkina Faso?
A nonstop flight from London to Ouagadougou covers about 4,350 km and takes around 5 h 55 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Burkina Faso?
November-February – the dry, relatively cooler season with sunny days, though the dusty harmattan wind can haze the skies.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Burkina Faso?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: October – the end of the rains leaves landscapes green and waterfalls flowing before the heat builds.
Do I need a visa to fly to Burkina Faso?
It depends on your passport. See our Burkina Faso visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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