Flying from Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) to Abidjan Airport (ABJ): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Ouagadougou Airport to Abidjan Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Abidjan's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Ouagadougou.
Every week, there are 18 Ouagadougou Airport to Abidjan Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your OUA to ABJ flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
There are plenty of direct flights from Ouagadougou Airport to Abidjan Airport, so getting to Abidjan (and then exploring more of Ivory Coast!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to fly with Air Côte dIvoire on this route.
Among carriers operating OUA to ABJ flights, Brussels Airlines has the best record for on-time arrivals.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ouagadougou Airport to Abidjan Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between OUA and ABJ:
Mohammed V Airport
Accra Airport
Blaise Diagne International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) to Abidjan Airport (ABJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Ouagadougou Airport to Abidjan Airport flight is C$439. A return ticket is currently C$760. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from OUA to ABJ, book your trip seven months before your departure.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ouagadougou Airport to Abidjan Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from OUA to ABJ.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Ouagadougou Airport to Abidjan Airport.
Handy information about Ouagadougou Airport (OUA)
Of all flights leaving Ouagadougou Airport, 64% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Ouagadougou Airport from central Ouagadougou, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Ouagadougou Airport to Abidjan Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to OUA:
Arriving at Abidjan Airport (ABJ)
If you're landing on a late Ouagadougou Airport to Abidjan Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ABJ:
Pick up a Abidjan Airport rental car and explore Abidjan and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Avis and Green Motion are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Abidjan Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Abidjan Airport (ABJ) to central Abidjan
Abidjan Airport to central Abidjan has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Abidjan Airport (ABJ)
December is the busiest month for flights from Ouagadougou Airport to Abidjan Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Abidjan in March.
The warmest month in Abidjan is April, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Ouagadougou Airport to Abidjan Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from OUA to ABJ in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ivory Coast
Bouake is just one of the many places in Ivory Coast waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Abidjan. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Great Mosque in Dar Es Salaam, Teinturiers de Dar Es Salam Bouaké and Water Tower of Dar Es Salaam.
Korhogo is another sought-after destination in Ivory Coast and is around 483 kilometres north of Abidjan. No trip is complete without seeing Lieu de fabrication du balafon, Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Korhogo and Centre d'action culturelle de korhogo.
