Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA) – Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA)
Welcome to Ouagadougou International Airport (IATA: OUA, ICAO: DFFD), also known as Thomas Sankara International Airport. It is the main gateway to Burkina Faso, serving both international and regional flights.
📍 Location
Located just 1.5 km southeast of Ouagadougou city center.
🏢 Airport Services
- Runway 04/22 – approx. 3,000 meters (asphalt)
- Terminal handling domestic and international flights
- Airlines: Air Burkina, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Ethiopian Airlines
- Destinations: Paris, Lomé, Istanbul, Abidjan, Addis Ababa
- Immigration, customs, and visa services available
- Shops, cafes, and VIP lounge
🚗 Transportation
- Taxis: Available outside terminal (negotiate fare)
- Car hire: Several local and international providers
- Shuttles: Some hotels offer pickup services
- Public transport: Limited; taxis preferred
🌤️ Local Weather
⏰ Local Time (GMT)
📞 Contact Information
- Official Website: aeroport-ouaga.com
- Phone: +226 25 31 61 00
- City: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso