Flights to abidjan
Cheap Flights to abidjan
Overview
Buzzing, dynamic Abidjan city is the popular economic centre of the Ivory Coast where skyscrapers are the norm. This biggest city of Cote d'Ivoire is loaded with exotic waterways and iconic lagoons. From the last decade, Abidjan has become one of the key tourist locations for adventure and fun in which it doesn’t lack and the main port of Ivory Coast. Where Yopougon district offers a dynamic and social nightlife for backpackers, Treichville is totally opposite; provides an ethnic and traditional side of the city.
Attracting numerous tourists by its scenic infrastructural and architectural beauties, you definitely should book your cheap flight to Abidjan and sign-up to be a part of these avid backpackers. A form of its charm, within the city, the local water taxis are the most famous transportation type. If you are a history and culture aficionado, pay a visit to St. Paul Cathedral and the Grand Mosque. Calling all the food connoisseurs, Maquis is the most ideal place to have lip-smacking food in the city. Here you can get a wide selection of local cuisine at low prices.
Talking of attractions, there are a number of sights which lure travellers towards their grandeur, including Bassam, La Pyramide, The Banco National Forest, and many more.
Climate
Abidjan has a tropical, wet and dry climate which has the tendency to dictate when travellers should plan their vacations and book their inexpensive flights to Abidjan. Additionally, it has two dry seasons.
Travel Information
Language: Standard Malay, English, Chinese & Siamese
Currency: West African CFA franc (CFA)
Local time: GMT +UTC
Avg. Flight Time: 9h 10m
Best Time To Visit
September is the busiest month for tourism in Abidjan, the Ivory Coast, ahead of August and November. During these months, the lodge fares are sky-high, though you can save some money if you try to book in advance. In the month of July, travellers are unlikely to book cheap flights but if possible, they could find accommodation at the lower prices.
Abidjan Attractions and Activities
1. Sightseeing is a Must
The St.Paul’s Cathedral is an innovative masterpiece designed by Italian architect Aldo Spiritom. A vivacious architectural structure, La Pyramide will surely electrify your mood. Lies on the outskirts of Abidjan is the Banco National Forest which covers an area of 7,500 acres of the tropical rain forest.
2. Vibrant Nightlife
A wide range of cocktails is served in Bushman Café; you can spend hours picking between something with a tamarind twist or various passion fruit cocktails. Life Star, a fancy club, that attracts well-off expats and wealthy Ivoirians.
3. Ivorian Cuisine
The Ivorian cuisine consists of a vast array of delectable foods that are separated among its 60 ethnic groups. Along with Abidjan, other large centres have various restaurants serving Lebanese, French, Caribbean, Italian and Vietnamese dishes. Many African restaurants cater to foreigners, consequently, the prices are high as compared to other food joints.
4. Galerie Cécile Fakhoury
Galerie Cécile Fakhoury is a 600-sq-metre absolute trove of mind-boggling African contemporary art; the continent’s top-notch artists who master in painting to sculpturing to photography can be found here.
Airlines Operate Flight to Abidjan
- Brussels Airlines
- Lufthansa
- Turkish Airlines
- Royal Air Maroc
- Air France
Time Duration from Different Airports
- London to Abidjan - 9h 10m
- Manchester to Abidjan - 8h 45m
- Newcastle to Abidjan - 9h 20m
- Birmingham to Abidjan - 9h 25m
- Glasgow to Abidjan - 12h 20m
- Edinburgh to Abidjan - 10h 50m
- Belfast to Abidjan - 12h 15m
Distance to the City Centre
The Abidjan International Airport (ABJ) serves all the flights to Abidjan. Also, it is famed as Port Bouet or Félix Houphouët-Boigny airport. Making use of the local public transportation present at the airport, tourists can reach Abidjan without any hassle. Buses, car taxis, “moto” motorbikes and rental cars are also available from the airport as are shuttle buses and hotel transfers.
Transport from Abidjan
In Abidjan, there are two kinds of taxis which completely depend on your budget; to lower your transportation costs, you can even ride solo or share the ride with other passengers. Most of the city areas are covered through the local buses, although they can get quite crowded. Bicycle riding and walking, both are not at all considered a safe way to explore the city. Also, ferries are there to cross the lagoon.
Visa Requirements for Abidjan
If you are a citizen of the USA, Canada, Australia, British and other EU, you will be required a visa to enter Abidjan. Every tourist requires proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay or confirmed accommodation.
Tips for your stay in Abidjan
- Beware of chimpanzees in the rainforest of Park National de Taï.
- If your journey includes hiking up the mountains, carry a pair of good hiking shoes.
- Make sure you take Anti-malaria medication to last your stay in this city.
- When travelling to the tropics, do not forget to keep an insect-repellent.
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