Flights from Burkina Faso

Flights from Burkina Faso

Planning a trip from Burkina Faso? Rest assured, all the flight information you need is here. With 2 airports across the country, traveling from Burkina Faso is easy and accessible. International flights are available from every airport, while intercontinental flights are solely served by Ouagadougou Airport (OUA). Domestic flights are available from every airport in Burkina Faso.

As of April 2026, Burkina Faso has 330 flights to 15 airports in 14 different countries. Those flights are operated by 11 different airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers. Cabin classes that are available on flights from Burkina Faso are: Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class.

FlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flights from Burkina Faso. Our interactive flight map showcases airports, destinations, and schedules, simplifying the process of finding the best routes.

Prefer a list view? See the sections below for all departure and arrival airports. Which countries have direct flights from Burkina Faso? This information, along with a list of airlines operating those routes, is found further down.

To enhance your travel experience, have a look at our overview of Business Class flights. Additionally, you can filter by travel class directly on the flight map. If you’re looking to fly with a specific alliance to maximize your points and miles, simply use the Alliance filter to view flights operated by Star Alliance or Oneworld.

All airports in Burkina Faso

Travel from Burkina Faso!

Explore all 2 airports across the country, ranked by popularity based on flight traffic at each airport. Ouagadougou Airport is the busiest, handling over 95% of all departures from Burkina Faso this month.

Below is the full list of departure airports across the country. To find flights from any of those locations, simply select an airport to view all routes, airlines, and detailed flight schedules.

Airlines flying from Burkina Faso

You have a wide range of airline options to choose from. Currently, 11 airlines operate flights from Burkina Faso, none are low-cost airlines. Turkish Airlines, Air Cote D'Ivoire, Ethiopian Airlines, ASKY Airlines and Air Senegal are the leading airlines. They handle 69% of all departures from the country.

Below is an overview of all airlines that offer flights in Burkina Faso.

Information on Points & Miles

This section lists destinations within specific distances from Burkina Faso. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles. Please note that the distance to a destination depends on the departure airport that you choose. In case there are multiple departure airports to choose from, the distance to a destination is stated as a distance-range (min-max).

For more flexibility in choosing distances, consider upgrading to FlightConnections Premium. You'll gain access to the distance filter and many other useful features to refine your search, such as filtering by multiple airlines, alliance or aircraft type, just to name a few!

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Destinations from Burkina Faso by flight duration

Have a look at all destinations from Burkina Faso arranged by flight duration. This layout makes it easy to find destinations based on travel time. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!

Remember that the exact travel time depends on your departure airport, that's why we show a time-range in case there are multiple departure airports available to reach a destination.

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Best time to travel from Burkina Faso

Traveling from Burkina Faso offers you the chance to explore various destinations with diverse climates, including hot mediterranean, tropical, oceanic / maritime and subtropical. Keep in mind that the optimal time to visit may vary depending on your chosen location, so check out the information by climate type below. This way, you can easily organize your trip from Burkina Faso, making sure you visit your favorite destination during the best time of year!

☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations

Burkina Faso currently offers non-stop flights to 7 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails here with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).

🌴 Tropical destinations

As of April, you can fly non-stop to 6 tropical locations. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

In the Northern Hemisphere, the dry season for these destinations lasts from November to April, which is the best time to explore them! You can enjoy predominantly dry conditions with tempratures ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) during this period, while the wet season might lead to longer rain spells.

🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime destinations

There’s just one direct flight route to an oceanic / maritime destination from Burkina Faso. Enjoy the mild weather, green scenery, and a peaceful blend of nature and cultural exploration.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

The oceanic locations in the Northern Hemisphere are ideal for a summer getaway, specifically from May to August, with temperatures from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). You'll enjoy pleasantly warm weather, whereas the months from September to February are more prone to rain.

🌺 Subtropical destinations

At the moment, only 1 subtropical destination is accessible by a direct flight from Burkina Faso. Subtropical locations are known for their warmth, breathtaking vegetation and diverse wildlife, offering a mix of outdoor adventures and cultural experiences.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

You can enjoy those destinations north of the equator at any time — with temperatures that often exceed 30°C (86°F). But they are most enjoyable during the dry season, which lasts from late September to November. During this period, the weather is warm and pleasant, with little rainfall since the wet season has ended.

Countries with direct flights from Burkina Faso

Which countries are easy to visit when flying from Burkina Faso?

Explore the list below to find all countries accessible by direct flight from Burkina Faso. The list displays the number of non-stop destination airports in each country. As of today, you can fly non-stop to 13 countries, spread across Africa, Asia and Europe.

Non-stop flights from Burkina Faso

The list below shows all airports with direct flights from Burkina Faso, organized by popularity. Currently, 13 destination airports located in 13 countries, located in Africa, Asia and Europe. Travel options from Burkina Faso may be somewhat limited when it comes to direct flights, but you can find all your options here:

Business Class flights from Burkina Faso

Flying Business Class from Burkina Faso

Did you know that you can fly business class from 2 airports in Burkina Faso? Together, those airports connect to 14 destinations in 13 countries globally.

The most popular airports for business class travelers include Ouagadougou (OUA) and Bobo-Dioulasso (BOY).

Explore the complete overview of business class airports below, or use the class filter on the map to view all business class flights departing from Burkina Faso!

Business Class airports in Burkina Faso

Destinations with Business Class flights

Domestic flights within Burkina Faso

Check out the section below for detailed statistics and a full overview of all domestic routes in Burkina Faso.

International flights from Burkina Faso to Africa

In total there are 11 cities in 11 countries across Africa that you can reach by direct flight. Those flights depart from one of 2 international airports in Burkina Faso.

Côte d’Ivoire, Niger and Guinea offer the most direct destinations within Africa. Ouagadougou Airport stands out as the primary international airport in Burkina Faso with 257 flights scheduled this month, representing 97% of flights to destinations within Africa.

The most popular destinations are Abidjan (ABJ), Niamey (NIM), Conakry (CKY), Casablanca (CMN) and Freetown (FNA).

A total of 11 airlines, connect Burkina Faso with 12 international routes to 11 countries in Africa. Of the various airlines, Air Cote D'Ivoire, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, ASKY Airlines and Air Senegal operate the majority of international flights.

In the sections below, you’ll find detailed information on all available non-stop flight routes to each country, along with stopover options whenever available.

Flights to Côte d’Ivoire from Burkina Faso

There are 2 airports in Burkina Faso directly connected to only one airport in Côte d’Ivoire: Abidjan Airport. In total there are 2 non-stop routes to Côte d’Ivoire, operated by 6 airlines, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Burkina Faso to Côte d’Ivoire with a stopover

Consider a stopover to access more travel options; 2 airports in Burkina Faso offer flights to 5 more destinations in Côte d’Ivoire that require only 1 stop:

Flights to Niger from Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou Airport is the only airport in Burkina Faso that is directly connected to Niger, with flights to Niamey Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Niger from Burkina Faso, operated by Ethiopian Airlines, ASKY Airlines and Air Cote D'Ivoire, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Flights to Guinea from Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou Airport is the only airport in Burkina Faso that is directly connected to Guinea, with flights to Conakry Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Guinea from Burkina Faso, operated by Ethiopian Airlines and Turkish Airlines, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Flights to Morocco from Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou Airport is the only airport in Burkina Faso that is directly connected to Morocco, with flights to Casablanca Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Morocco from Burkina Faso, operated by Royal Air Maroc.

Burkina Faso to Morocco with a stopover

By considering a stopover, you'll have additional airports to choose from. Ouagadougou Airport offers flights to 17 more airports in Morocco, with just one stop along the way:

Flights to Sierra Leone from Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou Airport is the only airport in Burkina Faso that is directly connected to Sierra Leone, with flights to Freetown Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Sierra Leone from Burkina Faso, operated by Turkish Airlines.

Flights to Mali from Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou Airport is the only airport in Burkina Faso that is directly connected to Mali, with flights to Bamako Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Mali from Burkina Faso, operated by Air Burkina and Air Senegal, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Burkina Faso to Mali with a stopover

By considering a stopover, you'll have additional airports to choose from. Ouagadougou Airport offers flights to 3 more airports in Mali, with just one stop along the way:

Flights to Ghana from Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou Airport is the only airport in Burkina Faso that is directly connected to Ghana, with flights to Accra Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Ghana from Burkina Faso, operated by Africa World Airlines.

Burkina Faso to Ghana with a stopover

By considering a stopover, you'll have additional airports to choose from. Ouagadougou Airport offers flights to 3 more airports in Ghana, with just one stop along the way:

Flights to Ethiopia from Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou Airport is the only airport in Burkina Faso that is directly connected to Ethiopia, with flights to Addis Ababa Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Ethiopia from Burkina Faso, operated by Ethiopian Airlines.

Burkina Faso to Ethiopia with a stopover

By considering a stopover, you'll have additional airports to choose from. Ouagadougou Airport offers flights to 26 more airports in Ethiopia, with just one stop along the way:

Flights to Senegal from Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou Airport is the only airport in Burkina Faso that is directly connected to Senegal, with flights to Dakar Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Senegal from Burkina Faso, operated by Air Senegal.

Burkina Faso to Senegal with a stopover

Looking for more options? If a stopover works for you, Ouagadougou Airport offers 1-stop flights to 1 destinations in Senegal:

Flights to Algeria from Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou Airport is the only airport in Burkina Faso that is directly connected to Algeria, with flights to Algiers Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Algeria from Burkina Faso, operated by Air Algerie.

Burkina Faso to Algeria with a stopover

By considering a stopover, you'll have additional airports to choose from. Ouagadougou Airport offers flights to 29 more airports in Algeria, with just one stop along the way:

Flights to Tunisia from Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou Airport is the only airport in Burkina Faso that is directly connected to Tunisia, with flights to Tunis Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Tunisia from Burkina Faso, operated by Tunisair.

Burkina Faso to Tunisia with a stopover

By considering a stopover, you'll have additional airports to choose from. Ouagadougou Airport offers flights to 4 more airports in Tunisia, with just one stop along the way:

Intercontinental flights from Burkina Faso

Non-stop flights from Burkina Faso are available to 2 continents beyond Africa, with destinations in 2 countries across Asia and Europe. Those direct connections ensure that Burkina Faso is reasonably well connected to the world, while significantly more destinations can be reached with just one stopover.

Below, you'll find all 46 intercontinental flights organized by continent, country, and departure airport.

Direct flights from Burkina Faso to Asia

From Burkina Faso you can only fly non-stop to Asia, more specifically to Turkey. Flights are operated exclusively by Turkish Airlines.

Burkina Faso to Turkey Flights

Direct flights from Burkina Faso to Turkey are all departing from Ouagadougou, which is the only city in Burkina Faso that has a direct connection to the country. Upon entering Turkey, you will arrive at Istanbul Airport, which is currently the only airport with direct flights from Burkina Faso. Flights are operated by Turkish Airlines.

Burkina Faso to Turkey with a stopover

By considering a stopover, you'll have additional airports to choose from. Ouagadougou Airport offers flights to 46 more airports in Turkey, with just one stop along the way:

Direct flights from Burkina Faso to Europe

From Burkina Faso you can only fly non-stop to Europe, more specifically to Belgium. Flights are operated exclusively by Turkish Airlines.

Burkina Faso to Belgium Flights

Direct flights from Burkina Faso to Belgium are all departing from Ouagadougou, which is the only city in Burkina Faso that has a direct connection to the country. Upon entering Belgium, you will arrive at Brussels Airport, which is currently the only airport with direct flights from Burkina Faso. Flights are operated by Brussels Airlines.

Most popular routes from Burkina Faso

Looking for exciting new places to explore? Check out the flights below! This list features the most popular non-stop routes from Burkina Faso. We hope that it provides you with a bit of travel inspiration, as it contains the best destinations that you can reach with a direct flight!

Popular routes from Burkina Faso with a stopover

If you can't reach your desired destination from an airport near you, don't worry; you can still reach many destinations with a quick stopover along the way.

To view all 1- or 2-stop flight options on the map, click the ”Show indirect destinations” button or use the search bar to select your destination and find all the route information you need to plan your trip!

If you prefer a list view instead, just have a look at the list below, which contains the most popular connecting flights from Burkina Faso:

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