Ouagadougou Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Ouagadougou Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

2 large air conditioning machines spewing cold air which most people stayed away from sitting near. I chose to sit close to them with a thick jacket on as there were mosquitos everywhere. – a traveller

OUA Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Ouagadougou Airport.

What to Expect

Ouagadougou Airport (code: OUA) has a small, crowded, outdated terminal offering flights to regional destinations. A new airport farther afield has been under construction for years, intended to replace this one, but lack of finances seems to delay its completion.

Travellers have long complained about terrible security processes, frequent flight delays, poor customer service, and nothing to help occupy waiting time. We are unable to confirm whether eateries or shops are available. WiFi is available inside an airport lounge, which economy class passengers can pay to enter.

Sleeping in Ouagadougou Airport

We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer free shuttle service. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.

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Airport Hours

While the airport appears to be open 24 hours, operating hours could not be confirmed at the time of this update. If you know the airport hours, click here to update this airport guide.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Cots

The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Ouagadougou Airport:

Hôtel Hacienda (0.2 mi / 0.3 km) – Budget hotel.
Bravia Hotel (0.4 mi / 0.6 km) – Upscale hotel.
Hotel Sonia (0.4 mi / 0.6 km) – Mid-range hotel.

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge you can enter by paying at the door.

Salon Prive Zoodo – Location: Airside. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door.

Drinking Water

Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.

Food & Drinks

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Luggage Storage & Lockers

Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

Mobile Charging

We had no information about mobile charging availability at the time of this update. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Showers

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WiFi/Internet

Free WiFi is available throughout the terminal. A reader reports a time limit of two hours.

Security & Safety

Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.

Baggage Carts – Yes
Children’s Play Areas – No
Information Desk – No

Airlines

Ouagadougou Airport is served by the following airlines: Air Algérie • Air Burkina • Air Côte d’Ivoire • Air France • Air Senegal • ASKY Airlines • Brussels Airlines • Emirates • Ethiopian Air • Royal Air Maroc • Tunisair • Turkish Airlines.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Car Rentals

National offers car rental services on-site.

Hotel Shuttles

See Airport Hotels above.

Shuttles

Minibus shuttles set up by hotels run between the airport and the city center as well as towards Bobo-Dioulasso. If you are staying at a hotel, ask your hotel if a shuttle is available. Otherwise, for more information, visit the Ouagadougou Airport website.

Taxis

Taxis are available for each scheduled flight arrival or departure at Ouagadougou airport. Taxis are green and do not have a meter. The fare must be negotiated according to the time and the destination; however, a fare cannot exceed 5000FCFA (7,5 €).

Last updated: 2024-08-26

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.