Flying from Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO) to Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA): what you need to know
Bamako and Ouagadougou are both in the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BKO to OUA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Air Burkina is your gateway to exploring Ouagadougou (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Burkina Faso!). Check out the direct flights from Bamako-Senou International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport offered by this airline.
Air Burkina is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
ASKY is the most punctual carrier that operates BKO to OUA flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bamako-Senou International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between BKO and OUA include:
Blaise Diagne International Airport
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO) to Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA)
Rs82,378 is the best price for a one-way Bamako-Senou International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs144,742. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from BKO to OUA, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Bamako-Senou International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BKO to OUA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Bamako-Senou International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport.
Handy information about Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO)
57.61% of flights that take off from Bamako-Senou International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Bamako-Senou International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Bamako. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a place to stay before your flight from Bamako-Senou International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport? Check out Le Baobab. Enjoy a good night's sleep here before heading to BKO.
Arriving at Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bamako-Senou International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near OUA instead:
Getting from Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA) to central Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou International Airport to central Ouagadougou has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 2 kilometres away.
When to fly to Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bamako-Senou International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Ouagadougou in February.
When booking your flight from Bamako-Senou International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Ouagadougou, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 42ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BKO to OUA in January. Temperatures average between 16ºC and 36ºC then.
Explore more of Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Burkina Faso just waiting to be discovered. About 97 kilometres west of Ouagadougou, a trip to Koudougou will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Musee d'Issouka, Cathédrale Saint-Augustin de Koudougou and Musée Rayimi.
Ouahigouya is another essential stop in Burkina Faso and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Ouagadougou. No trip is complete without visiting Grande Mosquée de Ouahigouya, Rond-point and BIblioteca OLVIDO.