Ouagadougou Airport Transfer Guide (2026) - All Options & Tips
Smooth airport transfers in Ouagadougou-reliable rides to your hotel or next adventure. Skip the hassle and book stress-free transport for your Burkina Faso.
Helpful Tips
Download the Yango app before arrival for reliable moto-taxi booking with fixed fares.
Green 'SOTRACO' buses run from Gare de l'Est to the airport every 20 minutes for local transport.
Negotiate taxi fares upfront in CFA francs as meters are rarely used in Ouagadougou.
The 'Faso' ride-hailing app works for both cars and motos with cash payment accepted.
Common Scams to Avoid
Unofficial porters at Thomas Sankara International Airport Ouagadougou insist on carrying bags a few meters to the taxi stand and then demand inflated fees. Firmly decline their help unless you need assistance and agree on any tip beforehand.
Taxi drivers waiting outside the terminal quote fares 3, 4 times the metered rate, claiming the meter is broken or that fixed prices apply to tourists. Walk to the official taxi rank or use the ride-hailing app Yango, whose fares are transparent.
Currency-exchange touts inside the arrivals hall offer rates far below bank rates and may short-count bills. Use the bank counter or ATM in the landside area instead.