Burkina Faso's primary international gateway in West Africa.
Opened
1955
Location
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (IATA: OUA, ICAO: DFFD) is the main international airport serving Ouagadougou, the capital city of Burkina Faso. It functions as the country's principal air hub, connecting Burkina Faso to destinations across West Africa, Europe, and beyond.
The airport was renamed in honor of Thomas Sankara, the revolutionary former president of Burkina Faso, reflecting the country's political identity. A significant expansion and modernization project has been undertaken to increase capacity and improve passenger facilities to meet growing regional demand.
Due to ongoing security challenges in the Sahel region, several international carriers have periodically suspended or reduced operations to and from Ouagadougou, affecting connectivity. Despite this, the airport remains the critical entry point for humanitarian, governmental, and commercial traffic in Burkina Faso.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 5 kilometers from the city center, accessible primarily by taxi and private vehicle.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating here include Air France, Ethiopian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Air Côte d'Ivoire, and regional West African carriers.
Notable facts
- ›Renamed after Thomas Sankara, Burkina Faso's revolutionary leader assassinated in 1987.
- ›Located approximately 5 km from central Ouagadougou.
- ›Serves as the primary entry point for international humanitarian and UN operations in the country.
- ›Several European carriers have suspended flights due to regional security concerns in the Sahel.
- ›A major infrastructure modernization project was planned to expand the airport's capacity.
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