Travelling from Istanbul to Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport (ABJ): What you need to know
Istanbul's main base, Istanbul Airport (IST), is where new adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Istanbul to Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport (ABJ).
Expect to be in the air for 7 hours 25 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Istanbul to Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport flight.
The timezone in Abidjan is UTC+0, which is three hours behind Istanbul. Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport is located in Abidjan.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Istanbul to ABJ.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
You can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport (ABJ) out of Istanbul Airport (IST).
When departing from IST, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport with Turkish Airlines.
Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from IST to ABJ.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Istanbul to ABJ with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between IST and ABJ include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
Accra Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kms (25 miles) in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and ABJ include:
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)
SAW is about 48 kms (30 miles) from central Istanbul. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to ABJ flight:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport (ABJ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near ABJ:
For the best deal, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport flight.
Getting from Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport (ABJ) to central Abidjan
Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport is around 16 kms (10 miles) from the centre of Abidjan. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport (ABJ)
£300 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport. A return flight starts from £478. These fares may change depending on demand.
To score cheap flights from Istanbul to ABJ, book your plane ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for scoring cheap Istanbul to Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport (ABJ)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul to Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport (ABJ). August is the most popular month to visit Abidjan. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in March.
Lock in a Istanbul to ABJ plane ticket departing in April if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Abidjan to range from 26ºC to 30ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport in August when temperatures are between 22ºC and 27ºC.
More about Abidjan
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Abidjan:
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