Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY) is a regional airport serving Burkina Faso’s second city, Bobo Dioulasso. Traffic volumes are modest and the airport handles domestic and regional flights.
The passenger terminal is compact with essential services for short transfers and regional connections.
Terminal Guide for Bobo Dioulasso Airport #
The airport operates from a single small passenger terminal with basic check‑in and baggage handling facilities. Services are suitable for regional flights and the facility is easy to navigate on foot.
Getting to and From Bobo Dioulasso Airport #
The airport is a short drive from central Bobo Dioulasso - typically 10-20 minutes by taxi.
- Taxi: The most common and reliable option for reaching town; agree fare in advance.
- Car hire / driving: Limited at the airport; most visitors arrange transport through hotels or local operators.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Bobo Dioulasso Airport #
Facilities are basic: a small café or kiosk, airline counters and limited retail. Wi‑Fi and lounges are generally not available; accessibility services are limited compared with larger international airports.
Hotels and Layovers at Bobo Dioulasso Airport #
There are a small number of hotels and guesthouses near downtown Bobo Dioulasso, generally 10-20 minutes from the airport by taxi. Options near the airport are limited; most visitors go into town for accommodation.
Tips for Bobo Dioulasso Airport #
- Taxis into town: taxis are the most reliable way to reach central Bobo Dioulasso; confirm the fare in advance.
- Small airport: services are basic-bring essentials if you have a long connection (water, snacks).
Weather & Climate near Bobo Dioulasso Airport #
Bobo Dioulasso Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in April) and hot winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from 19°C to 36°C. Moderate rainfall (993 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 19° - 32° | 26° | 1 mm | mostly sunny | 25% | 1.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.4h |
| February | Ideal | 22° - 35° | 28° | 3 mm | mostly sunny | 23% | 2.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.7h |
| March | Ideal | 24° - 36° | 30° | 16 mm | some cloud | 31% | 2.1 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Very Good | 25° - 36° | 31° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 48% | 2.3 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.3h |
| May | Very Good | 24° - 34° | 31° | 102 mm | partly cloudy | 61% | 2.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.5h |
| June | Good | 22° - 32° | 29° | 132 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 2.0 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.7h |
| July | Very Good | 21° - 30° | 25° | 196 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 1.9 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.6h |
| August | Good | 21° - 29° | 25° | 261 mm | overcast | 84% | 1.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.4h |
| September | Very Good | 21° - 30° | 26° | 171 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 1.3 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.1h |
| October | Very Good | 22° - 33° | 29° | 57 mm | some cloud | 76% | 1.4 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 11.8h |
| November | Excellent | 21° - 34° | 28° | 8 mm | mostly sunny | 56% | 1.4 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.5h |
| December | Ideal | 19° - 32° | 26° | 1 mm | clear | 37% | 1.9 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.3h |
