Flying from New York to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA): What you need to know
Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport is located in Ouagadougou. The city is in the UTC+0 timezone and is five hours ahead of New York.
To ensure you get on your flight from New York to OUA, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
With more travelers during busy periods like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Thanksgiving.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from New York to OUA with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between JFK and OUA include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport (ABJ)
JFK is around 24 kilometers from central New York. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
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73% of flights leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Break up your flight from New York to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Top stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and OUA include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour. The airport is roughly 24 kilometers away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to OUA flight:
71% of flights departing Newark Liberty International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The trip to LGA from the center of New York is around 55 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometers or so.
Make catching an early New York to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to New York LaGuardia Airport and get to your departure gate without rushing:
Flights departing from LGA land at their destination on schedule 69% of the time.
You'll find New York LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Center.
About Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA)
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Getting from Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA) to central Ouagadougou
From Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport, central Ouagadougou is around 10 kilometers away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city center by car.
Traveling by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport is $562. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $883. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from New York to OUA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest New York to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from New York to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Ouagadougou. August is when most people book flights from New York to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Ouagadougou is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your New York to OUA plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from New York to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport in January when temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
More about Ouagadougou
Start your Ouagadougou trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from New York to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. FESPACO, Laongo Sculpture Symposium and The Ruins of Loropeni are attractions you won't want to skip in Ouagadougou.
Explore more of Burkina Faso
While Ouagadougou is an excellent introduction to Burkina Faso, there's so much more waiting in Ouahigouya. About 161 kilometers to the northwest, this must-visit city plenty to keep you busy, like Grande Mosquée de Ouahigouya and Church Notre Dame de Ouayigouya.
Around 209 kilometers west of Ouagadougou, Dedougou is another essential stop in Burkina Faso. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Foret Sacrée Dedougou Loba, Grande Mosquée de Dédougou and Mosquée de Dédougou.