Ouagadougou Airport (OUA)

Overview

Ouagadougou Airport is a basic facility which has recently been renovated; travellers should allow plenty of time before flights as the queues can get very long.

Location

The airport is located in the centre of Ouagadougou.

Getting to the city

It is best to organise airport transport with your hotel or host, but taxis and rental cars can be arranged at the airport.

Time

GMT.

Car rental

National Car Rental has facilities at the airport.

Airport Taxis

Shared taxis (beaten-up old green Renaults) are available to transport passengers from the airport to the city. Private taxis (orange or yellow) are also available on request.

Facilities

Facilities are limited but include duty-free shopping and a food counter.

Parking

OUA airport offers both short-term parking and long-term parking.

Departure Tax

US$13

Website

www.aeroport-ouagadougou.com

Airlines

Ouagadougou Airport is the hub for Air Burkina, and airlines servicing the airport include Air Cote d'Ivoire, Air France, Air Mali, Arik Air, ASKY Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Gambia Bird, Kenya Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Senegal Airlines, Tunisair, KLM, Turkish Airlines and Westair Benin.

Ouagadougou Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.