Travelling from London to Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to leave from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other major bases.
Ouagadougou's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London. Ouagadougou International Airport is located in Ouagadougou.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from London to OUA. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from London to OUA leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Ouagadougou International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Ouagadougou International Airport, browse these options when departing from London Gatwick Airport:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to OUA flight:
69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Ouagadougou International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land as expected. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA)
Have a late flight from London to Ouagadougou International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near OUA and hit the lights earlier:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA)
Currently, ج.م. 17,274 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Ouagadougou International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 31,502. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from London to OUA, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from London to Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to Ouagadougou. August is when most people book flights from London to Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
Book a London to OUA flight ticket departing in April if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ouagadougou to range from 24ºC to 42ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Ouagadougou International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC and 36ºC.
More about Ouagadougou
Start your Ouagadougou trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Ouagadougou International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. FESPACO, Laongo Sculpture Symposium and The Ruins of Loropeni are major attractions which should be on any good Ouagadougou itinerary.
Explore more of Burkina Faso
You've visited Ouagadougou, now it's time to explore other parts of Burkina Faso. Journey about 161 kilometres north-west to Ouahigouya to check off its popular sights. From Grande Mosquée de Ouahigouya to Ouahigouya and Mosquée de Ouahigouya-Ouest, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Any journey through Burkina Faso wouldn't feel complete without exploring Dedougou. Foret Sacrée Dedougou Loba is a highlight in this destination, which is about 209 kilometres west of Ouagadougou.
