Travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ouagadougou Airport (OUA): what you need to know
The timezone in Ouagadougou is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of Washington DC.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your IAD to OUA flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Washington Dulles Airport to Ouagadougou Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between IAD and OUA include:
Istanbul Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Brussels International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ouagadougou Airport (OUA)
At the moment, Rs200,415 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Ouagadougou Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs340,122. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from IAD to OUA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Ouagadougou Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from IAD to OUA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred 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 Washington Dulles Airport to Ouagadougou Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Washington Dulles Airport, 77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Washington Dulles Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take around 45 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Ouagadougou Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near IAD:
Arriving at Ouagadougou Airport (OUA)
If you're landing on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Ouagadougou Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near OUA:
Getting from Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) to central Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Ouagadougou. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Ouagadougou Airport (OUA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Ouagadougou Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Ouagadougou in March.
The warmest month in Ouagadougou is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Ouagadougou Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAD to OUA in January. Temperatures average between 16ºC and 36ºC then.
Explore more of Burkina Faso
You've seen Ouagadougou, now it's time to explore other corners of Burkina Faso. Travel about 97 kilometres west to Koudougou to tick off its leading sights. From Cathédrale Saint-Augustin de Koudougou to Maasmê Issouka - Palais Du Naaba D'Issouka and Musée Rayimi, your itinerary will be busy.
Any trip through Burkina Faso wouldn't be as memorable without a stop in Ouahigouya. Grande Mosquée de Ouahigouya and Church Notre Dame de Ouayigouya are highlights in this destination, which is about 161 kilometres north-west of Ouagadougou.
