Travelling from Istanbul to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ): What you need to know
Istanbul is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) taking off from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Expect to be in the air for 7 hours 20 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Istanbul to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport flight.
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is located in Abidjan. The city operates on the UTC+0 timezone and is three hours behind Istanbul.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) is the busiest route, with 2 direct services each week. Travel from IST to ABJ on Turkish Airlines's 3:55pm flight.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Istanbul to ABJ. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during high season, it's smart to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) take off from this terminal.
Turkish Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport taking off from IST.
Turkish Airlines sees the most traveller bookings for flights from IST to ABJ.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to ABJ. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
IST is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport. Here's where you can connect between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and ABJ:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Istanbul to ABJ flight, stay in one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.93%.
About Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
Reserve a hotel near ABJ if you're catching a late flight from Istanbul to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Green Motion and see more of Abidjan and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is Rs104,718. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs162,434. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Snap up cheap flights from Istanbul to ABJ by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
June is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on an Istanbul to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Istanbul to ABJ.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ). August is the busiest month to travel to Abidjan. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in February.
The warmest month in Abidjan is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 30ºC. Book your Istanbul to ABJ flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 27ºC.
More about Abidjan
Start your Abidjan trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Your trip to Abidjan isn't complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions that should be on your list include Grande Mosquée de la Riviera Palmeraie, Plage de Lido and Côte d'ivoire abidjan.
Explore more of Ivory Coast
Bouake is just one of the many places in Ivory Coast waiting to be discovered once you've seen Abidjan. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Mosquée Issa Keïta, Cathedral Saint Michel and Great Mosque in Dar Es Salaam.
Time for another stop? Head off for Divo. It's around 177 kilometres west of Abidjan and home to highlights like Bouaké.
