Flights to Burkina Faso

Flights to Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso has a total of 2 airports, Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) serves as a hub for intercontinental travel, while all receive international flights. With domestic flights available at every airport, traveling by plane offers a fast and efficient way to explore the country. All airports in Burkina Faso together handle 332 flights this month, departing from 15 airports in 14 countries, operated by 11 different airlines — none of them are a low-cost carrier. You can fly to Burkina Faso in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class.

FlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flight to Burkina Faso. Airports, destinations, routes and schedules are all clearly displayed on our interactive flight map. If you prefer a list view, the sections below with available departure and arrival airports might be useful. Looking to see which countries offer direct connections? You'll find that information further down, along with all airlines flying to Burkina Faso.

For a more comfortable journey, explore the Business Class sections on this page. You can also use the Class filter to choose your cabin class and see routes clearly displayed on the flight map. If you'd like to travel with an alliance, you can do so with Star Alliance or Oneworld. Simply use the Alliance filter to display their specific routes on the map.

Destinations in Burkina Faso

Explore Burkina Faso!

Discover all 2 destinations in Burkina Faso. Ouagadougou is the most popular airport in Burkina Faso. It handles more than 95% of all flights to the country, which comes down to 314 flights this month.

Below is the full list of destinations in Burkina Faso, ranked by popularity based on the number of flights each airport handles. If you're interested in flying to any of these destinations, simply click it to view all routes, airlines, and flight schedules.

Airlines flying to Burkina Faso

When planning your trip to Burkina Faso, you have several airline options to consider. A total of 11 airlines offer direct flights to the country — none of which are low-cost airlines. Major airlines include Turkish Airlines, Air Cote D'Ivoire, Ethiopian Airlines and Air Burkina. Together they operate more than half (60%) of all scheduled flights in April.

Below is an overview of the airlines that offer their services, ranked by popularity.

What is the best time to visit Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso has destinations with multiple climate types which are tropical and hot mediterranean destinations. This means that the best time to visit depends on the destination you choose. However, considering most destinations and their weather, the best time to explore Burkina Faso as a whole is from January to December (all year round). In the sections below, you can find the ideal visiting time for each specific destination. We've categorized them by climate type to help you plan your trip and to visit Burkina Faso at the best time of the year!

🌴  Tropical destinations

The tropical spots in Burkina Faso are famous for their consistently warm temperatures, ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year, along with high humidity and rainfall, especially in rainforest and monsoon areas.

Burkina Faso also has destinations North of the equator, where the dry season starts in November and ends in April, making this period the best to visit the country's tropical destinations. During these months it is mainly dry, while in the wet season there can be long periods of rain. Humidity and temperatures are high all year round. Currently you can fly directly to one tropical destination.

🌐 North of the equator

☀️  Hot Mediterranean destinations

The Mediterranean regions of Burkina Faso are cherished for their warm, dry summers, where temperatures often exceed 30°C (86°F). In some inland areas, temperatures can rise even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more while their mild winters see a bit of rain. This delightful climate, combined with beautiful landscapes and sun-filled lifestyle attract visitors from around the globe.

Burkina Faso currently has 1 Hot Mediterranean destination that you can fly to. The destination listed below is attractive to visit all year round, but is best visited in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) when temperatures are pleasantly warm, especially since summers can get very hot in these regions.

Countries with direct flights to Burkina Faso

From which countries can you fly non-stop?

Below is a list of all 13 countries that have non-stop flights to Burkina Faso, including the number of airports that offer those flights:

Airports with direct flights to Burkina Faso

This section is ideal for finding the best airport to start your trip to Burkina Faso. All airports with direct flights are listed below, ranked by popularity. Currently, 13 airports across 13 countries and 3 continents offer direct flights to 2 airports in Burkina Faso.

Flying Business Class to Burkina Faso

Where can you fly to in Business Class?

In total, there are 14 airports across 13 countries that provide business class flights to Burkina Faso. As of today, you can arrive at 2 airports in Business Class. (Ouagadougou or Bobo-Dioulasso Airport).

Departure airports with Business Class flights

Business Class airports in Burkina Faso

Domestic flights across Burkina Faso

With a total of 2 domestic routes, there are not that many flights within Burkina Faso itself.

The list below provides you with a lot more information, from interesting statistics to an overview of all domestic routes.

International flights from Africa to Burkina Faso

There are 11 cities spread across 11 countries in Africa that offer international flights to Burkina Faso. Those cities offer direct flights to one of 2 airports in the country. As of today the best direct connections out of Africa are from Côte d’Ivoire, Niger and Guinea.

Ouagadougou is the most popular airport for international travelers from Africa with 260 flights in April, representing 97% of all flights arriving from Africa. The majority of those flights are operated by 5 airlines: Air Cote D'Ivoire, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, ASKY Airlines and Air Senegal.

In the following sections we provide detailed information on the available routes from every country with non-stop flights and (if available) stopover flights:

Flights from Côte d’Ivoire to Burkina Faso

From Côte d’Ivoire you can fly non-stop from Abidjan Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Burkina Faso. In total there are 2 direct routes from Côte d’Ivoire, operated by 6 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

Côte d’Ivoire to Burkina Faso with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 5 airports in Côte d’Ivoire offer flights to 2 destinations in Burkina Faso that require just one stop:

Flights from Niger to Burkina Faso

From Niger you can fly non-stop from Niamey Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Burkina Faso: Ouagadougou. This is the only non-stop flight route from Niger to Burkina Faso, operated by 3 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

Flights from Guinea to Burkina Faso

From Guinea you can fly non-stop from Conakry Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Burkina Faso: Ouagadougou. This is the only non-stop flight route from Guinea to Burkina Faso, operated by 2 different airlines — Ethiopian Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

Flights from Morocco to Burkina Faso

From Morocco you can fly non-stop from Casablanca Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Burkina Faso: Ouagadougou. This is the only non-stop flight route from Morocco to Burkina Faso, operated by Royal Air Maroc.

Morocco to Burkina Faso with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 17 airports in Morocco offer flights to Ouagadougou Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Sierra Leone to Burkina Faso

From Sierra Leone you can fly non-stop from Freetown Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Burkina Faso: Ouagadougou. This is the only non-stop flight route from Sierra Leone to Burkina Faso, operated by Turkish Airlines.

Flights from Mali to Burkina Faso

From Mali you can fly non-stop from Bamako Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Burkina Faso: Ouagadougou. This is the only non-stop flight route from Mali to Burkina Faso, operated by 2 different airlines — Air Burkina and Air Senegal.

Mali to Burkina Faso with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 3 airports in Mali offer flights to Ouagadougou Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Ghana to Burkina Faso

From Ghana you can fly non-stop from Accra Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Burkina Faso: Ouagadougou. This is the only non-stop flight route from Ghana to Burkina Faso, operated by Africa World Airlines.

Ghana to Burkina Faso with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 3 airports in Ghana offer flights to Ouagadougou Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Ethiopia to Burkina Faso

From Ethiopia you can fly non-stop from Addis Ababa Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Burkina Faso: Ouagadougou. This is the only non-stop flight route from Ethiopia to Burkina Faso, operated by Ethiopian Airlines.

Ethiopia to Burkina Faso with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 26 airports in Ethiopia offer flights to Ouagadougou Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Senegal to Burkina Faso

From Senegal you can fly non-stop from Dakar Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Burkina Faso: Ouagadougou. This is the only non-stop flight route from Senegal to Burkina Faso, operated by Air Senegal.

Senegal to Burkina Faso with a stopover

There is another option available if you consider a stopover flight: Cap Skirring Airport offers a 1-stop flight to Ouagadougou:

Flights from Algeria to Burkina Faso

From Algeria you can fly non-stop from Algiers Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Burkina Faso: Ouagadougou. This is the only non-stop flight route from Algeria to Burkina Faso, operated by Air Algerie.

Algeria to Burkina Faso with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 29 airports in Algeria offer flights to Ouagadougou Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Tunisia to Burkina Faso

From Tunisia you can fly non-stop from Tunis Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Burkina Faso: Ouagadougou. This is the only non-stop flight route from Tunisia to Burkina Faso, operated by Tunisair.

Tunisia to Burkina Faso with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 4 airports in Tunisia offer flights to Ouagadougou Airport with a single stop:

Intercontinental flights to Burkina Faso

There are 2 continents beyond Africa that have direct flights to Burkina Faso. A total of 2 different countries across Asia and Europe offer flights to the country. With 2 direct flight routes, connecting 2 intercontinental airports to 1 destinations, Burkina Faso maintains strong connections with key locations across the world. 2 different airlines are operating these long-haul flights.

All intercontinental flights can be found below — arranged by continent, country and departure airport.

Non-stop flights from Asia to Burkina Faso

From Asia you can only depart from Turkey for a direct flight to Burkina Faso. These route(s) are operated by one airline.

Flights from Turkey to Burkina Faso

Looking to fly directly from Turkey? This is possible from Istanbul only. You will arrive at Ouagadougou — currently the only direct route connecting Burkina Faso and Turkey. Flights are operated by Turkish Airlines.

Turkey to Burkina Faso with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 46 airports in Turkey offer flights to Ouagadougou Airport with a single stop:

Non-stop flights from Europe to Burkina Faso

From Europe you can only depart from Belgium for a direct flight to Burkina Faso. These route(s) are operated by one airline.

Flights from Belgium to Burkina Faso

Looking to fly directly from Belgium? This is possible from Brussels only. You will arrive at Ouagadougou — currently the only direct route connecting Burkina Faso and Belgium. Flights are operated by Brussels Airlines.

Most popular routes to Burkina Faso

Whether you're looking to explore the scenic landscapes, charming towns and vibrant cities of Burkina Faso, visit friends and family or simply need to attend a business meeting — we've got you covered. Check out the list below to find the most popular non-stop flights available for your journey.

Popular routes to Burkina Faso with a stopover

If there is no airport near you offering direct flights to Burkina Faso, don't worry — you can still reach the country with a brief stopover along the way.

Below is a list of the most popular routes that require a stopover.

To see all 1- or 2-stop flight options, simply use the "Show indirect destinations" button on the map, or use the search bar to select your departure airport and discover all available routes from there to Burkina Faso!

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