Travelling from Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) to Accra Airport (ACC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Ouagadougou Airport to Accra Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Ouagadougou and Accra share the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Every week, there are five Ouagadougou Airport to Accra Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, select the 09:00 Air Burkina flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 18:25 with Air Burkina.
To ensure you catch your OUA to ACC flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Accra (and then seeing more of Ghana!) is a breeze with Air Burkina. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Ouagadougou Airport to Accra Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Air Burkina.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ouagadougou Airport to Accra Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between OUA and ACC:
Addis Ababa Airport
Abidjan Airport
Blaise Diagne International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) to Accra Airport (ACC)
At the moment, RM1,122 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ouagadougou Airport to Accra Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM2,064. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from OUA to ACC. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Ouagadougou Airport to Accra Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from OUA to ACC by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ouagadougou Airport to Accra Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Ouagadougou Airport (OUA)
64% of flights that take off from Ouagadougou Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Ouagadougou Airport from central Ouagadougou, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Ouagadougou Airport to Accra Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to OUA:
Arriving at Accra Airport (ACC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ouagadougou Airport to Accra Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ACC instead:
Getting from Accra Airport (ACC) to central Accra
From Accra Airport, Accra is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Accra Airport (ACC)
December is the busiest month for flights from Ouagadougou Airport to Accra Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Accra in March.
Before locking in your flight from Ouagadougou Airport to Accra Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Accra, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from OUA to ACC in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ghana
You've visited Accra, now it's time to explore other corners of Ghana. Journey about 193 kilometres north-west to Kumasi to check off its top attractions. From Manhyia Palace to Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary and Ayigya Palace, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Tamale is another favourite destination in Ghana and is around 434 kilometres north of Accra. No journey is complete without seeing CENTRE FOR NATIONAL CULTURE, Nyohini Central Mosque and Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Cathedral.
