Flying from Ottawa to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ): What you need to know
Ottawa's main base, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Ottawa to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ).
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is located in Abidjan. The city is in the UTC+0 timezone and is four hours ahead of Ottawa.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Ottawa to ABJ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer queues and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
YND is around 24 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Need a handy place to stay before your flight from Ottawa to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport? Meilleure Auberge and Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport are close to Ottawa Gatineau Airport. They're a particularly great choice if you're catching an early flight.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You can get to YOW from the centre of Ottawa in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 13 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Ottawa to ABJ flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
58.21% of flights taking off from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport arrive according to schedule.
The street address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
About Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Ottawa to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near ABJ:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Green Motion to explore Abidjan and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Ottawa to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
Currently, Rs304,861 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs242,928. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Ottawa to ABJ, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Ottawa to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
February is the quietest month for flights from Ottawa to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ), while August is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to Abidjan based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Ottawa to ABJ flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Abidjan, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 30ºC.
August has temperatures of between 22ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Abidjan
After booking your flight from Ottawa to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Abidjan:
There are plenty of things to do in Abidjan when you're ready to see the sights. Head straight for Grande Mosquée de la Riviera Palmeraie followed by Plage de Lido and Côte d'ivoire abidjan.
Explore more of Ivory Coast
Bouake is just one of the many cities in Ivory Coast waiting to be discovered once you've seen Abidjan. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Mosquée Issa Keïta, Cathedral Saint Michel and Great Mosque in Dar Es Salaam.
Another favourite stop in Ivory Coast, Divo is located about 177 kilometres west of Abidjan. Set aside time for highlights including Bouaké.
