Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ): what you need to know
Abidjan's timezone is UTC+0, making Abidjan seven hours ahead of Vancouver.
To ensure you catch your YVR to ABJ flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
Right now, Rs197,226 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs288,068. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from YVR to ABJ, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Vancouver International Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from YVR to ABJ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Vancouver International Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport.
Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Of all flights departing from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% land on time at their destination.
Central Vancouver to Vancouver International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to YVR? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Vancouver International Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ABJ instead:
Explore without limits with a Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Abidjan and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport about four weeks before your trip.
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 reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Abidjan in February.
When reserving your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, think about the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Abidjan, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from YVR to ABJ in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 27ºC on average.
Explore more of Ivory Coast
Abidjan is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Ivory Coast you should also see. About 290 kilometres north-west of Abidjan, a trip to Bouake will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Cathedral Saint Michel, NOUVEAU SAKABO and Douane Garden.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Ivory Coast, consider Korhogo, roughly 483 kilometres north of Abidjan. EGLISE VASES D’HONNEUR KORHOGO ASSEMBLÉE GRÂCE SURABONDANTE, Lieu de fabrication du balafon and Place de l'indépendance de korhogo are the start of reasons to visit.
