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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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Getting there and staying

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2 sources · As of September 20, 2026
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Safety and health

Official travel advice and the medical minimum

Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid all travelThe whole country is off limits.
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New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.
  • crime
  • kidnapping
  • terrorism
  • health risks
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There was no change to the advisory level. The “health” risk indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Do Not Travel to Burkina Faso for any reason due to crime, kidnapping, terrorism, and health. Advisory summary Do not travel to Burkina Faso for any reason. U.S. government employee travel restrictions U.S.

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

Getting here

Airports, distances and public transport

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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