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Ouagadougou: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Ouagadougou or Wagadugu is the capital and largest city of Burkina Faso, and the administrative, communications, cultural and economic centre of the nation. It has a population of 2,415,266 in 2019.

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Now in the cityOuagadougousunset 05:39 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map7
Exchange rateF CFA 586.1per 1 $XOF — the local currencyas of Nov 3, 2026
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Places on the map7

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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 4, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Set your passport — processing time, fee and documents differ between passports.

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid all travelThe whole country is off limits.
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New information about the death penalty in Burkina Faso (‘Safety and security’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.
  • crime
  • kidnapping
  • terrorism
  • health risks
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Do not travel to Burkina Faso for any reason due to crime , kidnapping , terrorism , and health . Do not travel to Burkina Faso for any reason. U.S. government employee travel restrictions U.S. government employees working in Burkina Faso are not allowed to travel outside of Ouagadougou due to safety risks.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport OUA2.7 km from the centre
Yakubu Tali International Airport TML320 km from the centre
Bobo Dioulasso Airport BOY333 km from the centre

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