Flying from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport.
Dakar and Ouagadougou are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
Every week, there are four Blaise Diagne International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, opt for the 04:20 Air Cairo flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 21:20 with Air Cairo.
Leave plenty of time to make your DSS to OUA flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Ouagadougou (and then discovering more of Burkina Faso!) is a cinch with Air Burkina. This popular airline offers direct flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Air Burkina.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between DSS and OUA:
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
Conakry Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Blaise Diagne International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport flight is R 6,225. A return ticket is currently R 10,249. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book five months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DSS to OUA.
The cheapest month for flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from DSS to OUA.
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Handy information about Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Of the departures from Blaise Diagne International Airport, 66.96% land on schedule at their destination.
Blaise Diagne International Airport is about 64 kilometres from central Dakar. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a handy place to stay before your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport? Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna are near DSS. They're an especially great choice if you're jetting out early.
Arriving at Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA)
If you're coming in on a late Blaise Diagne International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near OUA:
Getting from Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA) to central Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou International Airport to the centre of Ouagadougou has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 2 kilometres away.
When to fly to Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Ouagadougou in February.
The warmest month in Ouagadougou is April, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DSS to OUA sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Burkina Faso waiting to be discovered. About 97 kilometres west of Ouagadougou, a trip to Koudougou will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Musee d'Issouka, Cathédrale Saint-Augustin de Koudougou and Musée Rayimi.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Burkina Faso, head for Ouahigouya, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of Ouagadougou. Grande Mosquée de Ouahigouya, Rond-point and BIblioteca OLVIDO are key highlights.
