Traveling from Montreal to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA): What you need to know
The timezone in Ouagadougou is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of Montreal. Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport is located in Ouagadougou.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Montreal to OUA. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're traveling during high season in general.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The journey from central Montreal to YUL takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Montreal-Trudeau International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Montreal to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
65% of flights that leave from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
You can get to YHU from the center of Montreal in approximately 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour to cover the 23 kilometers or so.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Montreal Metropolitan Airport the day before your Montreal to OUA flight:
About Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Montreal to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near OUA instead:
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 get to the city center by car.
Traveling on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA)
$638 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport. Return flights start from $1,070. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Montreal to OUA. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA)
January is the quietest month for flights from Montreal to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA), while October is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Ouagadougou based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Montreal to OUA plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. April is the warmest month in Ouagadougou, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Montreal to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport in January when temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
More about Ouagadougou
After booking your flight from Montreal 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:
Your Ouagadougou visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions that are worth your time include FESPACO, Laongo Sculpture Symposium and The Ruins of Loropeni.
Explore more of Burkina Faso
Ouahigouya is just one of the many cities in Burkina Faso waiting to be discovered once you've seen Ouagadougou. Around 161 kilometers away to the northwest, its top attractions include Grande Mosquée de Ouahigouya, Ouahigouya and Mosquée de Ouahigouya-Ouest.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Burkina Faso, head for Dedougou, about 209 kilometers west of Ouagadougou. Foret Sacrée Dedougou Loba, Grande Mosquée de Dédougou and Rond point de la femme are among the biggest draws.