How to Book Travel on Air Burkina

With its friendly, hospitable people, Burkina Faso has a reputation for being one of Africa's safest countries. Those seeking to book travel on Air Burkina should know that this airline offers domestic flights within Burkina Faso, and international flights connecting the country with West Africa and beyond.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Passport and visa
• Computer with Internet access

Book Travel on Air Burkina

1. Book your tickets online via the Air Burkina Web site (see Resources below). Click on the "Booking" link at the top of the company's homepage and follow the instructions to complete your transaction.

2. Dial Air Burkina's booking telephone number at 011 ([phone] to make reservations.

3. Be aware that Air Burkina flies only between Bobo-Dioulasso and Ouagadougou within Burkina Faso.

4. Choose an international destination for travel on Air Burkina. The airline connects Burkina Faso with the following international destinations: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire; Bamako, Mali; Cotonou, Benin; Dakar, Senegal; Lomé, Togo; Niamey, Niger; and Paris, France.

Get to Know Air Burkina

1. Air Burkina is based in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso.

2. Air Burkina has been around for almost 40 years. It was launched as Air Volta (Burkina Faso was formerly known as Upper Volta) in 1967.

3. Air Burkina operates a relatively small fleet, comprised of one Fokker F28 Mk2000 and one Fokker F28 Mk4000.

Enjoy Burkina Faso

1. Carry ample cash when traveling to Burkina Faso. Most establishments don't accept credit cards.

2. Learn how to play West African drums when in Burkina Faso. The skill of the country's drummers is legendary.

3. Explore West Africa. Travel by bus beyond Burkina Faso's borders to Ghana, Malin or Benin.

Tips & Warnings

• Take advantage of Air Burkina's special offers. They're listed on the Web site, near the center of the homepage.

• All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally from outside the United States, check the prefix for your country. All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.

• A Burkina Faso visa is required of foreigners entering the country. Get your visa by applying to your country's Burkina Faso embassy, prior to your departure.

• Residents of the European Union may purchase their Burkina Faso visas when they arrive in the country.

• Burkina Faso's official language is French. It's advisable to learn a few French phrases prior to your arrival, to ensure that you'll be able to communicate a bit with the locals.

• Malaria is prevalent in some parts of Burkina Faso. Pack ample insect repellent and mosquito nets to ensure that you don't get bitten by an infected mosquito.