Flying from Lome Airport (LFW) to Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA): what you need to know
Ouagadougou's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Lome.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LFW to OUA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Travelling to Ouagadougou (and then seeing more of Burkina Faso!) is a breeze with Air Burkina. This popular carrier has direct flights from Lome Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air Burkina on this route.
ASKY is the most punctual carrier that offers LFW to OUA flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lome Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between LFW and OUA include:
Kotoka International Airport
Niamey Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lome Airport (LFW) to Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA)
$466 is currently the best price for a one-way Lome Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $665. These fares may change depending on demand.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from LFW to OUA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Lome Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Lome Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport.
Handy information about Lome Airport (LFW)
When it comes to Lome Airport's on-time performance, 64.41% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Lome to Lome Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LFW? If you're catching an early flight from Lome Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lome Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near OUA instead:
Getting from Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA) to central Ouagadougou
From Ouagadougou International Airport, Ouagadougou is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Lome Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Ouagadougou. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Lome Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport for April if you'd like to explore Ouagadougou during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LFW to OUA in January. Temperatures average between 16ºC (61ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF) then.
Explore more of Burkina Faso
You've seen Ouagadougou, now it's time to discover more of Burkina Faso. Travel about 97 kilometres west to Koudougou to tick off its leading sights. From Musee d'Issouka to Cathédrale Saint-Augustin de Koudougou and Musée Rayimi, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Burkina Faso, head for Ouahigouya, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of Ouagadougou. Grande Mosquée de Ouahigouya, Rond-point and BIblioteca OLVIDO are among the biggest draws.
