Ouagadougou to Istanbul (OUA–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TK Turkish
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Ouagadougou to Istanbul
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 2,706 mi 6h 10m nonstop +3h ahead 7 1-stop hubs

OUA–IST is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,706 miles in approximately 6h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore OUA Routes IST Routes OUA Live Flights IST Live Flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop OUA–IST service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 8 7M8 6h10 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, OUA to IST direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OUA to IST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
DSS ~11h 20m TUN ~15h 16m BRU ~15h 50m ADD ~15h 55m ABJ ~16h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
193
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of Ouagadougou.
OUA: GMT · IST: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Ouagadougou, it's 9:00 PM in Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
2,706 mi / 4,355 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 10m.
Getting from IST

M11 Metro to Gayrettepe takes about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart) with connections to M2 (Taksim) and M7. Runs from 5am to midnight. The metro bypasses O-7 motorway traffic, which is frequently heavy into the city.Havaist buses serve major destinations including Taksim, Kadıköy (European and Asian sides), and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (₺50–80). Taxis from arrivals are metered; insist on the meter. Journey to Sultanahmet or Taksim costs ₺400–700 depending on traffic. Rental cars available. Hotel shuttles common for business hotels near the city.

Istanbul Climate

The new airport sits 35km from central Istanbul on the European side, slightly inland and exposed to Black Sea weather systems. Winters (December–March) are cold (0–8°C) with fog, rain, and occasional snow. Snow on the exposed plateau is more likely than in the city. Ice on taxiways causes delays.

Summers are warm (25–32°C) with dry, reliable weather. Spring and fall bring heavy rain and strong northerly winds (Poyraz) that can affect smaller aircraft. Fog is the primary low-season disruption risk. The airport's elevated position makes it slightly windier than the Atatürk site it replaced.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

OUA–IST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ouagadougou to Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance2,706 mi / 4,355 km
Flight time6h 10m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: OUA
Full nameOuagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport
IATA / ICAOOUA / DFFD
TimezoneAfrica/Ouagadougou
Elevation1,037 ft / 316 m
Destination: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OUA to IST flights.
Nonstop flights from Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport to İstanbul Airport take approximately 6h 10m. The route covers 2,706 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from OUA to IST.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DSS, TUN, BRU, ADD, ABJ, ALG and NIM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of Ouagadougou.
Yes, return flights from IST to OUA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from OUA to IST

Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

OUA to IST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OUA to IST ranges from 6 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,706 miles (4,355 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via DSS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.