Travelling from Accra Airport (ACC) to Abidjan Airport (ABJ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Accra Airport to Abidjan Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Abidjan's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Accra.
Each week, there are 22 Accra Airport to Abidjan Airport flights. If you want to jet off early, go for the 06:30 Middle East Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 20:30 with Air Burkina.
To ensure you catch your ACC to ABJ flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like December? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
There are direct flights from Accra Airport to Abidjan Airport, so getting to Abidjan (and then exploring more of Ivory Coast!) is simple. Popular airlines that fly nonstop include:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Emirates.
Qatar Airways ranks as the top on-time carrier for ACC to ABJ flights, with 88.24% of services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Accra Airport to Abidjan Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between ACC and ABJ include:
Mohammed V Airport
Blaise Diagne International Airport
Cotonou Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Accra Airport (ACC) to Abidjan Airport (ABJ)
£206 is the lowest price for a one-way Accra Airport to Abidjan Airport flight. A return flight starts at £362. These fares can change based on availability.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from ACC to ABJ. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Accra Airport to Abidjan Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from ACC to ABJ.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Accra Airport to Abidjan Airport.
Handy information about Accra Airport (ACC)
When it comes to Accra Airport's on-time performance, 64% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Accra Airport from central Accra, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kms (6 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Accra Airport to Abidjan Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near ACC:
Arriving at Abidjan Airport (ABJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Accra Airport to Abidjan Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ABJ instead:
Explore without limits with a Abidjan Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Green Motion and discover more of Abidjan and beyond.
Booking your ride from Abidjan Airport around four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Abidjan Airport (ABJ)
December is the busiest month for flights from Accra Airport to Abidjan Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Abidjan in March.
The warmest month in Abidjan is April, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Accra Airport to Abidjan Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ACC to ABJ in August. Average temperatures are between 22ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Ivory Coast
Abidjan has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Ivory Coast waiting to be explored. About 290 kms (180 miles) north-west of Abidjan, a trip to Bouake will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Great Mosque in Dar Es Salaam, Teinturiers de Dar Es Salam Bouaké and Water Tower of Dar Es Salaam.
Korhogo is another standout destination in Ivory Coast and is around 483 kms (300 miles) north of Abidjan. No trip is complete without seeing Lieu de fabrication du balafon, Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Korhogo and Centre d'action culturelle de korhogo.
