Flying from Paris to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Paris to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your journey from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are the main terminals in Paris.
Expect to be in the air for 6 hours 20 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Paris to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport flight.
Abidjan is one hour behind Paris. Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is located in Abidjan, which is in the UTC+0 timezone.
The busiest route is from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ), with 14 direct weekly services. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from CDG to ABJ is the 2:10pm Air France option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 6:10pm with Air France.
To ensure you catch your flight from Paris to ABJ, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Fly without interruptions from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Direct flights from Paris to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) can be booked from here.
Air France is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Paris to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport jetting out of CDG.
Air France ranks first in bookings for flights from CDG to ABJ.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is Air France.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Paris to ABJ departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Some popular options include:
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Cotonou Airport (COO)
The journey from central Paris to CDG takes about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Paris to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Of all flights departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Thinking of flying out of Paris Orly Airport (ORY)? Direct Paris to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) flight tickets are available from here.
You can board a direct flight from Paris to ABJ with Corsair. This is one of the main airlines operating this route out of ORY.
On the ORY to ABJ route, Corsair is the top airline in terms of bookings.
Among the carriers operating flights between Paris Orly Airport and Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, Corsair leads in on-time performance.
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Paris to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport. Here's where you can connect between Paris Orly Airport and ABJ:
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN)
Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO)
You can get to ORY from the centre of Paris in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Paris to ABJ flight? Relax in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75.56%.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
From central Paris, BVA is around 88 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Paris to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive when they should. At BVA, that rate is 66.39%.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
Have a late flight from Paris to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near ABJ and hit the pillow fast:
Hit the road running by picking up a Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Green Motion and explore beyond Abidjan's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Paris to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
Currently, Rs84,943 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs146,855. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Paris to ABJ. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Paris to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Paris to ABJ.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Paris to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport.
The best time to fly from Paris to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Paris to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ). August is when most people visit Abidjan. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in February.
The warmest month in Abidjan is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Paris to ABJ flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Paris to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport in August when temperatures are between 22ºC and 27ºC.
More about Abidjan
Once you've booked your flight from Paris to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Abidjan:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Grande Mosquée de la Riviera Palmeraie, Plage de Lido and Côte d'ivoire abidjan are top attractions which should feature on any good Abidjan itinerary.
Explore more of Ivory Coast
You've done Abidjan, now it's time to explore other parts of Ivory Coast. Travel around 290 kilometres north-west to Bouake to tick off its top attractions. From Mosquée Issa Keïta to Cathedral Saint Michel and Great Mosque in Dar Es Salaam, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Another favourite destination in Ivory Coast, Divo is located around 177 kilometres west of Abidjan. Make time for highlights including Bouaké.
