
- Airlines will always try to sit children with their parents (subject to check-in)
- Some airlines will allow travel for unaccompanied minors. Please email us to check.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
- Most airlines will let infants travel with their parent(s) for free. However some airlines will charge up to 10% of the adult ticket price. Click on 'Price Breakdown' to find out more.
- If you are pregnant, but due before the flight departure date, please contact us once your baby is born and has a name. We can then add him/her to your ticket.
- Infants will not be given a seat. The airlines expect parents to travel with them on their lap.
- Airlines regard infants as being under 24 months old.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children

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About
Air Burkina is the national airline of Burkina Faso.
The airline operates scheduled services to one domestic destination, Bobo-Dioulasso, as well as offering regional services to Togo, Benin, Mali, Niger, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal and Ghana.
It is majority owned by an AKFED/IPS consortium and operates from its main base at Ouagadougou Airport. AKFED also control airlines Air Mali, Meridiana and Air Uganda. The airline serves West Africa from its hub airport Ouagadougou.
Other airlines operating within Burkina Faso include Ariella Airlines.
Destinations
COUNTRY | CITY | AIRPORT | IATA |
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Benin | Cotonou | Cadjehoun Airport | COO |
Burkina Faso | Bobo-Dioulasso | Bobo Dioulasso Airport | BOY |
Burkina Faso | Ouagadougou | Ouagadougou Airport | OUA |
Ghana | Accra | Kotoka International Airport | ACC |
Ivory Coast | Abidjan | Port Bouet Airport | ABJ |
Mali | Bamako | Senou International Airport | BKO |
Niger | Niamey | Diori Hamani International Airport | NIM |
Senegal | Dakar | Blaise Diagne International Airport | DSS |
Togo | Lomé | Lomé-Tokoin Airport | LFW |
Baggage
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Passengers may take one item of cabin luggage weighing up to 10 kg. The airline offers a generous checked luggage allowance of 30kg in Economy, 50kg in Business Class and 10kg for Baby. It operates three types of frequent flyer card: Definitive Ivory Card, Celestars Silver and Celestars Gold. It is important to also provide your membership number when booking your flight and checking in. Passengers travelling between Ouagadougou and Abidjan in economy class are permitted 40kg of checked luggage, and business class are allowed 50kg checked luggage. |
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Interline partners include Ethiopian Airlines, Hahn Air, Heli Air Monaco, Tunisair, Air France, Emirates, Kenya Airways, Asky Airlines, Air Cote d'Ivoire and Royal Air Maroc. AirBurkina has codeshare partners such as Air France, Kenya Airways and Asky Airlines. | |
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In February 2001, the AKFED/IPS (WA) consortium acquired the airline and in 2004, the Ouagadougou to Paris flight was introduced when the Airbus A319 was added to its fleet. |
Class Fares
The airline's two aircraft offer 12 Business class seats and 56 Economy class seats.
Economy Class
Economy Class Facilities
The crew is friendly and helpful. Quality meals are served, along with a range of drinks (soft drinks, red wine, sparkling wine, etc.) Shop on-board; Air Burkina offers a selection of big name products duty free.
Economy Class
Business Class Facilities
Enjoy a tailored service throughout your journey.
Lounge access: passengers travelling in Business Class can enjoy free access to the VIP lounges in the airports Air Burkina flies from.
Make the most of the exclusive Business Class check-in desk. Enjoy your welcome on-board drink, followed by a delicious meal, French cuisine with an African twist. All accompanied by excellent wines and champagnes.
Business Class Seating
Relax in a separate cabin, with comfortable seating designed to maximise comfort.
Check-In
Airport Check-In
Check-in opens two hours before scheduled departure; it is recommended to arrive as early as possible.
Air Burkina’s check-in desks close 45 minutes before the scheduled departure
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Route Map
Popular Routes
Ouagadougou Abidjan
Ouagadougou Accra
Ouagadougou Bamako
Ouagadougou Lome
Ouagadougou Dakar
Fleet
As of April 2019, the fleet consists of the following aircraft:
2 x Embraer E-170
Hub Airport
Ouagadougou Airport
Ouagadougou Airport is an airport in the centre of the city of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso. It was built in the 1960s and it is approximately 1.5 km southeast of the main commercial area. Ouagadougou has since experienced rapid urbanization and the airport is now surrounded by urban development. Airlines that fly from and to Ouagadougou Airport include Air France, Ethiopian and Brussels Airlines.