Flying from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Abuja's timezone is UTC+1, making Abuja one hour ahead of Abidjan.
Flights from ABJ to ABV start at 15:10 — the earliest with Air Cote D'Ivoire. The last departure is at 20:30 with Air Cote D'Ivoire. In total, you can take your pick of four weekly Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your ABJ to ABV flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Travelling to Abuja (and then discovering more of Nigeria!) is a cinch with Air Cote D'Ivoire. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Air Cote D'Ivoire.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between ABJ and ABV include:
Mohamed V International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
R 7,667 is the lowest price for a one-way Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 14,211. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from ABJ to ABV by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, 58.4% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Abidjan. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near ABJ:
Arriving at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
Stay moments from the tarmac if you're landing on a late Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport flight. Peace Media Hotels is a comfortable option near ABV. Or check in and relax at Abi's Place before travelling to your final destination.
Explore beyond Abuja and discover destinations that fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport rental car from popular outlets like Sixt or Fox - Rent A Car.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to central Abuja
From Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
June is the most popular month for flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Abuja in February.
The warmest month in Abuja is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from ABJ to ABV in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF) on average.
Explore more of Nigeria
You've visited Abuja, now it's time to discover other corners of Nigeria. Journey about 354 kilometres north to Kano to tick off its must-visit sights. From Emir's Palace to Gidan Makama Museum and Dala Hill, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Nigeria, consider Ibadan, about 434 kilometres south-west of Abuja. Agodi Gardens, Mapo Hall and Bower's Tower are the start of reasons to visit.