Airport
Burao Airport (BUO)
Burao Airport is a small regional gateway serving Burao and the wider Togdheer region of Somaliland. Compare transfer options to the city centre, nearby towns and onward destinations such as Berbera and Hargeisa.
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About Burao Airport
Burao Airport is a small regional airport serving Burao, the largest city in the Togdheer region of Somaliland. It provides an important domestic air link, while most international journeys connect through Hargeisa International Airport.
The airport sits close to central Burao, just a short distance northeast of the New Bridge and the city centre. It operates from a single compact terminal building and an unpaved runway, reflecting its role as a regional facility rather than a major international hub.
Since around 2012, the airport's facilities have undergone renovation work supervised by the ICAO as part of wider efforts to strengthen regional aviation infrastructure in Somaliland.
From the terminal, travellers can reach central Burao within a few minutes by taxi or private transfer, with onward road connections toward Berbera, Hargeisa and other towns in the region. Passenger services remain basic, making the airport a practical but modest gateway for visitors to Togdheer.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Burao Airport operates through a single compact passenger terminal that handles domestic and regional flights. Check-in, waiting and arrivals areas are located within the same facility.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Burao Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Burao Airport to hotels, city destinations and other locations across Burao and the Togdheer region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, site visits or journeys around Burao.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Burao Airport for independent travel around Burao and onward road journeys to nearby towns such as Berbera and Hargeisa.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Burao Airport, hotels, event venues and other regional destinations.
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