Travelling from Cotonou Airport (COO) to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Cotonou Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Abidjan is one hour behind Cotonou and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Each week, there are 24 Cotonou Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport flights. If you want to be on board early, take the 00:35 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 22:40 with Turkish Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your COO to ABJ flight.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Cotonou Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport. When you're ready to start your Abidjan holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of Ivory Coast:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Air Cote D'Ivoire.
Turkish Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates COO to ABJ flights. A dependable 84.62% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cotonou Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport. These are the top stopovers between COO and ABJ:
Kotoka International Airport
Blaise Diagne International Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cotonou Airport (COO) to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cotonou Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport flight is Rs72,295. A round-trip fare is currently Rs115,116. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from COO to ABJ, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cotonou Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from COO to ABJ.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cotonou Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport.
Handy information about Cotonou Airport (COO)
76.36% of flights leaving from Cotonou Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Cotonou Airport from central Cotonou, it takes about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Cotonou Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to COO:
Arriving at Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
If you're getting in on a late Cotonou Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near ABJ:
Pick up a Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport rental car and explore Abidjan and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Avis and Green Motion are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to central Abidjan
From Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, Abidjan is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Cotonou Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Abidjan based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Cotonou Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport for April if you'd like to visit Abidjan during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from COO to ABJ in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC and 27ºC on average.
Explore more of Ivory Coast
You've seen Abidjan, now it's time to explore more of Ivory Coast. Journey around 290 kilometres north-west to Bouake to tick off its popular sights. From Cathedral Saint Michel to NOUVEAU SAKABO and Douane Garden, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Korhogo is another well-known destination in Ivory Coast and is around 483 kilometres north of Abidjan. No trip is complete without dropping by EGLISE VASES D’HONNEUR KORHOGO ASSEMBLÉE GRÂCE SURABONDANTE, Lieu de fabrication du balafon and Place de l'indépendance de korhogo.
