Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Abidjan is UTC+0, which is four hours behind Dubai.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your DXB to ABJ flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dubai Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between DXB and ABJ:
Kotoka International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
Right now, R 6,884 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 10,675. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DXB to ABJ if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Finding cheap flights from DXB to ABJ is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Dubai Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, data shows 74.31% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to DXB:
Arriving at Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Dubai Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ABJ instead:
Pick up a Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport rental car and discover Abidjan and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Avis and Green Motion are popular providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to central Abidjan
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to the centre of Abidjan has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
When to fly to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Dubai Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Abidjan based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Abidjan is April, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Dubai Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DXB to ABJ in August. Temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Ivory Coast
Abidjan has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Ivory Coast waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres north-west of Abidjan, a trip to Bouake will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Cathedral Saint Michel, NOUVEAU SAKABO and Douane Garden.
If you're eager to discover another side of Ivory Coast, head for Korhogo, about 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.
