Travelling from Paris to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Paris. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Paris to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA) taking off from here.
The average length of a direct Paris to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport flight is 5 hours 40 minutes.
Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport is located in Ouagadougou. The city operates on the UTC+0 timezone and is one hour behind Paris.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA) is the busiest route, with 4 direct services every week. Get from CDG to OUA on Air France's 2:35pm flight.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Paris to OUA. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Take the express route from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Direct flights from Paris to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA) can be booked from here.
Air France is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Paris to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport departing from CDG.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between CDG and OUA is Air France.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Paris to OUA with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between CDG and OUA include:
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)
Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN)
The journey from central Paris to CDG takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Paris to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of the departures from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61% land on schedule at their destination.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Paris to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport. Here's where you can connect between Paris Orly Airport and OUA:
Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)
Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN)
Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport (ABJ)
With public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in about 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your Paris to OUA flight:
Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that depart from this airport arrive on time.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
From the centre of Paris, BVA is around 88 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 15 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early Paris to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to your departure gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
The on-time performance rate of BVA is 66%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
You'll find Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA)
If you have a late flight from Paris to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near OUA:
Getting from Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA) to central Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Ouagadougou. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA)
$462 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Paris to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport. Return flights start at $783. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Paris to OUA, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Paris to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Paris to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA). October is the busiest month to visit Ouagadougou. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Ouagadougou is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your Paris to OUA plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Paris to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport in January when temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
More about Ouagadougou
Start your Ouagadougou trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Paris to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Ouagadougou when you're ready to go sightseeing. Make your way to FESPACO followed by Laongo Sculpture Symposium and The Ruins of Loropeni.
Explore more of Burkina Faso
Ouahigouya is just one of the many places in Burkina Faso waiting to be explored after you've experienced Ouagadougou. Around 161 kilometres away to the northwest, well-known attractions include Grande Mosquée de Ouahigouya, Ouahigouya and Mosquée de Ouahigouya-Ouest.
Dedougou is another standout destination in Burkina Faso and is around 209 kilometres west of Ouagadougou. No trip is complete without experiencing Foret Sacrée Dedougou Loba, Grande Mosquée de Dédougou and Rond point de la femme.
