Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA): what you need to know
Ouagadougou's timezone is UTC+0, making Ouagadougou four hours ahead of Washington DC.
Your IAD to OUA flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IAD and OUA:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Brussels Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA)
At the moment, ₹ 68,077 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 111,902. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from IAD to OUA, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from IAD to OUA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of all flights departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, 74.39% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 3 hours 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near IAD:
Arriving at Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near OUA instead:
Getting from Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA) to central Ouagadougou
From Ouagadougou International Airport, Ouagadougou is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA)
The quietest month for a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Ouagadougou based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Ouagadougou is April, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 42ºC. Book your flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from IAD to OUA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC and 36ºC on average.
Explore more of Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Burkina Faso you should also see. Around 97 kilometres west of Ouagadougou, a visit to Koudougou will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Musee d'Issouka, Cathédrale Saint-Augustin de Koudougou and Musée Rayimi.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Burkina Faso, consider Ouahigouya, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of Ouagadougou. Grande Mosquée de Ouahigouya, Rond-point and BIblioteca OLVIDO are among the biggest draws.
