Flying from Toronto to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA): What you need to know
Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport is located in Ouagadougou. The city runs on the UTC+0 timezone and is five hours ahead of Toronto.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Toronto to OUA.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 27 kms (17 miles) from the centre of Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Toronto to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Toronto Pearson International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Toronto Pearson International Airport, 64% of flights complete their journey on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
With public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kms (2 miles) away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Toronto to OUA flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
62% of flights taking off from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport make it to their destination as expected.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
YHM is around 72 kms (45 miles) from central Toronto. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Toronto to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights get to their destinations within the expected time frame. At YHM, that figure is 71%.
About Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Toronto to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OUA instead:
Getting from Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA) to central Ouagadougou
Central Ouagadougou is around 10 kms (6 miles) from Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport is £475. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £772. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Toronto to OUA. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA)
January is the quietest month for flights from Toronto to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA), while October is the most popular. Work out the best time to go to Ouagadougou based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Toronto to OUA plane ticket departing in April if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ouagadougou to range from 24ºC to 42ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport in January when temperatures are between 16ºC and 36ºC.
More about Ouagadougou
After booking your flight from Toronto to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ouagadougou:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. FESPACO, Laongo Sculpture Symposium and The Ruins of Loropeni are must-do's during your Ouagadougou adventure.
Explore more of Burkina Faso
You've done Ouagadougou, now it's time to discover more of Burkina Faso. Travel about 161 kms (100 miles) northwest to Ouahigouya to check off its top attractions. From Grande Mosquée de Ouahigouya to Ouahigouya and Mosquée de Ouahigouya-Ouest, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Dedougou is another favourite destination in Burkina Faso and is around 209 kms (130 miles) west of Ouagadougou. No journey is complete without a visit to Foret Sacrée Dedougou Loba, Grande Mosquée de Dédougou and Rond point de la femme.
