Flying from Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA) to Paris: what you need to know
Ouagadougou International Airport is located in Ouagadougou. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Paris is 1 hour ahead of Ouagadougou.
Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most traveled route, with 2 weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from OUA to CDG is with Air France at 23:45. Go for the first departure operated by Air France at 23:25 if you want to get going early.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from OUA to Paris.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can reserve a direct flight from Ouagadougou International Airport to Paris. Start your journey at OUA and end it at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Keep an eye out for deals with Air France. This carrier has direct flights from Ouagadougou International Airport to Paris.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from OUA to Paris. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Niamey Airport (NIM)
To visit France for tourism purposes, you'll need an embassy visa if you have a passport from Burkina Faso. However, visa rules can change and you may need other documents depending on the length and purpose of your trip. Always check the most up-to-date guidelines before booking your cheap ticket from Ouagadougou International Airport to Paris.
To get to OUA from central Ouagadougou, it'll take about 8 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 2 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a convenient hotel near OUA? If you've booked an early flight from Ouagadougou International Airport to Paris, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA) to Paris
C$567 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Ouagadougou International Airport to Paris. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$746. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from OUA to Paris. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your ticket from Ouagadougou International Airport to Paris.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you time checking for cheap tickets from OUA to Paris every day.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to the centre of Paris takes about 44 minutes by car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour and 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Ouagadougou International Airport to Paris, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near CDG:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
As soon as your flight from Ouagadougou International Airport to Paris has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 34 minutes by car. Central Paris is roughly 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
The trip will take about 57 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near ORY. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from OUA to Paris:
Best time to go to Paris
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Ouagadougou International Airport to Paris. June is the busiest month to travel to Paris. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Ouagadougou International Airport to Paris in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flights from OUA to Paris around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Paris
Once you've booked your flight from Ouagadougou International Airport to Paris, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Paris:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are must-visits when exploring Paris.
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