Travelling from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Amsterdam one hour ahead of Abidjan.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your ABJ to AMS flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Here are the top stopovers between ABJ and AMS:
Mohamed V International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Kotoka International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Right now, R 7,244 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 16,908. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ABJ to AMS, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ABJ to AMS.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 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)
Of all flights departing from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, 58.4% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Abidjan to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near ABJ. Whether you're catching an early flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
If you have a late Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near AMS:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and explore beyond Amsterdam's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Amsterdam. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Amsterdam in January.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ABJ to AMS in February. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Netherlands
Amsterdam has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Netherlands you'll want to see. About 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, a trip to Rotterdam will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Netherlands, consider The Hague, roughly 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies are the start of reasons to visit.
