Ivory Coast · ABJ
Flights to Abidjan from the UK
Abidjan spreads around the Ébrié lagoon, and the airport sits close enough to Plateau that arrival transfers are short. There is no UK direct flight, so the route is flown through Paris, Brussels, Istanbul or Casablanca — the European hubs are usually quickest, the others often cheaper. We quote both so you can weigh time against cost.
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Flights from the UK to Abidjan
We quote every one of these by hand. Pick a departure airport and we will come back with the real fare on your dates.
Departure dates shown are examples and move forward automatically — we are not holding these seats. Prices, where shown, are indicative and change daily.
Airport
Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International (ABJ)
Flight time
about 9h from London with one stop
Best time to go
November to March, between the rains
Currency
West African CFA franc (XOF)
Time zone
GMT
Country
Ivory Coast
Flight times are approximate and depend on the routing. Ask us for the exact schedule on your dates.
When to go to Abidjan
Based on the climate and the school and holiday calendar, not on fares. We have no live pricing — ask us for the actual cost on your dates.
Time in Abidjan
London
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Abidjan
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Same time as London · GMT
How long it takes to Abidjan
Usually connecting through
No direct service from the UK on this route. Tell us which matters more and we will price both.
Flying to Abidjan from your airport
Journey length from each UK airport — hours, not fares.
- LHRLondon Heathrow9h–14h
via Paris or Brussels
- LGWLondon Gatwick9h–14h
via Paris or Brussels
- MANManchester9h–14h
via Paris or Brussels
- BHXBirmingham9h–14h
via Paris or Brussels
- EDIEdinburgh9h–14h
via Paris or Brussels
- GLAGlasgow9h–14h
via Paris or Brussels
No UK airport flies direct to Abidjan, so every option connects. We will find the shortest sensible routing.
Who flies to Abidjan
These are the carriers we most often quote on this route. The cheapest is rarely the same one twice, which is the reason to let us check rather than assume.
Air France
Brussels Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Royal Air Maroc
Ethiopian AirlinesBefore you travel to Abidjan
Entry
A visa is normally required and is arranged before travel. Confirm the current process on gov.uk, as Ivory Coast has changed its application route more than once in recent years.
Health
A yellow fever certificate is an entry requirement and is checked on arrival. Malaria precautions are advised year round.
How far ahead to start
Real lead times for Abidjan — the parts that cannot be rushed.
8 weeks before
Vaccinations
Some courses take time to complete, and a yellow fever certificate is only valid from 10 days after the jab.
6 weeks before
Visa
Applications for Abidjan are among the slower ones we handle. Starting early costs nothing; starting late can cost the trip.
On the day you book
Travel insurance
Cancellation cover only protects you against what happens after the policy starts, so buying it later leaves a gap.
1 week before
Confirm baggage
Extra allowance bought in advance costs far less than at the airport desk — the usual sting on this route.
24 hours before
Check in
Seats fill fast on busy routes and families get split up. Confirm the schedule at the same time.
Requirements depend on your nationality, not where you live, and they change without notice. Confirm yours at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice before booking anything non-refundable — or just ask us. Our travel guide covers passports, visas and vaccinations in full.
What does Abidjan cost right now?
Fares on this route move daily and differ by UK departure airport. Tell us your dates and we will come back with a real price — including baggage, which is where these routes usually catch people out.
Flying to Abidjan — your questions
The things people ask us most about this route. Anything else, just call 020 4618 3838.
There is no direct service from the UK, so expect 9–14 hours including the connection.
Emirates
Qatar AirwaysTurkish Airlines
Kenya AirwaysEthiopian Airlines
British Airways
Saudia
Etihad Airways
KLM
Lufthansa
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