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✈️ Cheap flights to Côte d'Ivoire
Compare fares to Côte d'Ivoire from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Félix-Houphouët-Boigny Intl (ABJ). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Côte d'Ivoire
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABJ | Félix-Houphouët-Boigny Intl | Abidjan | Main |
| BYK | Bouaké | Bouaké | Regional |
| SPY | San Pedro | Regional | |
| HGO | Korhogo | Korhogo | Regional |
Abidjan's Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport is the main gateway, with good connections across Africa and to Europe. Road borders link the country to Ghana, Liberia, Guinea, Mali and Burkina Faso.
📅 Best time to fly to Côte d'Ivoire
Best: December-February – the main dry season brings sunny skies and the easiest travel, though harmattan haze can appear in the north.
Cheaper shoulder season: July-September – a short drier spell in the south with cooler temperatures, although the north is rainy.
Avoid: May-June – the heaviest rains of the year on the coast, with flooding possible in Abidjan.
Weather by month in Abidjan
- 31°Jan☀️
- 32°Feb⛅
- 32°Mar⛅
- 32°Apr🌧
- 31°May🌧
- 29°Jun🌧
- 28°Jul⛅
- 27°Aug⛅
- 28°Sep⛅
- 29°Oct🌧
- 30°Nov🌧
- 30°Dec⛅
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Côte d'Ivoire
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Abidjan | 5,148 km | 6 h 50 min | |
| New York → Abidjan | 7,932 km | 10 h 15 min | |
| Los Angeles → Abidjan | 11,889 km | 15 h 00 min | |
| Chicago → Abidjan | 9,118 km | 11 h 40 min | |
| Miami → Abidjan | 8,389 km | 10 h 45 min | |
| San Francisco → Abidjan | 12,081 km | 15 h 15 min | |
| Toronto → Abidjan | 8,455 km | 10 h 50 min | |
| Paris → Abidjan | 4,902 km | 6 h 35 min | |
| Frankfurt → Abidjan | 5,113 km | 6 h 50 min | |
| Dubai → Abidjan | 6,678 km | 8 h 45 min | |
| Delhi → Abidjan | 8,853 km | 11 h 20 min | |
| Mumbai → Abidjan | 8,431 km | 10 h 50 min | |
| Singapore → Abidjan | 11,976 km | 15 h 05 min | |
| Sydney → Abidjan | 15,920 km | 19 h 50 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Côte d'Ivoire
- Abidjan – A buzzing lagoon city of skyscrapers on the Plateau, lively markets and legendary nightlife.
- Grand-Bassam – A UNESCO-listed historic town with crumbling colonial architecture and beaches.
- Yamoussoukro – Home to the giant Basilica of Our Lady of Peace and wide, quiet boulevards.
- Assinie – Palm-lined beaches and lagoon resorts near the Ghana border.
- Man – Green mountains, waterfalls, liana bridges and a strong mask-dancing tradition.
- Taï National Park – A UNESCO-listed rainforest famous for chimpanzee research and rich biodiversity.
💡 Flight hacks
Turn on fare alerts for your route instead of checking every day – prices move up and down, alerts catch the dips.
Visa and entry rules change often – check the official government site when you book and again a week before you fly.
Flights to Côte d'Ivoire: questions
What is the main airport in Côte d'Ivoire?
The main international airport is Félix-Houphouët-Boigny Intl (ABJ) in Abidjan. Other airports with scheduled flights include Bouaké (BYK), San Pedro (SPY), Korhogo (HGO).
How long is the flight from London to Côte d'Ivoire?
A nonstop flight from London to Abidjan covers about 5,148 km and takes around 6 h 50 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Côte d'Ivoire?
December-February – the main dry season brings sunny skies and the easiest travel, though harmattan haze can appear in the north.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Côte d'Ivoire?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: July-September – a short drier spell in the south with cooler temperatures, although the north is rainy.
Do I need a visa to fly to Côte d'Ivoire?
It depends on your passport. See our Côte d'Ivoire visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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