Flying from Accra Airport (ACC) to Ouagadougou Airport (OUA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Accra Airport to Ouagadougou Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Accra and Ouagadougou share the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Pack your bags and choose from four weekly Accra Airport to Ouagadougou Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your ACC to OUA flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Air Burkina offers direct flights from Accra Airport to Ouagadougou Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Ouagadougou — and maybe even more of Burkina Faso if time allows.
Air Burkina is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Accra Airport to Ouagadougou Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ACC and OUA:
Cairo Airport
Abidjan Airport
Freetown Lungi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Accra Airport (ACC) to Ouagadougou Airport (OUA)
Currently, R 3,248 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Accra Airport to Ouagadougou Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 6,385. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from ACC to OUA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Accra Airport to Ouagadougou Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Finding cheap flights from ACC to OUA is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Accra Airport to Ouagadougou Airport.
Handy information about Accra Airport (ACC)
When it comes to Accra Airport's on-time performance, data shows 64% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Accra Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Accra. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to ACC? If you're catching an early flight from Accra Airport to Ouagadougou Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ouagadougou Airport (OUA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Accra Airport to Ouagadougou Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near OUA instead:
Getting from Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) to central Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Ouagadougou. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Ouagadougou Airport (OUA)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Accra Airport to Ouagadougou Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Ouagadougou. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Accra Airport to Ouagadougou Airport for April if you want to go to Ouagadougou during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ACC to OUA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF) on average.
Explore more of Burkina Faso
You've done Ouagadougou, now it's time to discover other corners of Burkina Faso. Journey around 97 kilometres west to Koudougou to tick off its leading sights. From Cathédrale Saint-Augustin de Koudougou to Maasmê Issouka - Palais Du Naaba D'Issouka and Musée Rayimi, your itinerary will be busy.
Have time for another stop? Make your way to Ouahigouya. It's roughly 161 kilometres north-west of Ouagadougou and is home to highlights including Grande Mosquée de Ouahigouya and Church Notre Dame de Ouayigouya.