How to find cheap flights to Ivory Coast
Take off from Dublin when booking your flight to Ivory Coast for the most budget-friendly start to your trip.
You'll get even better value by touching down at Abidjan.
Try to keep May free. It's often the cheapest time to visit Ivory Coast.
The best price for a one-way flight is 339 €. A return ticket starts from 541 €.
Open to landing anywhere if it means paying less? Add your departure point, enter 'Ivory Coast' in the 'To' field and find out which cities come out on top for price.
If you already have a destination city in mind, select 'Add nearby airports.' This lets you compare prices for nearby airports and potentially get better value.
Save yourself the effort of checking fares over and over by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an instant notification whenever the price drops on your route.
Book in advance. You're more likely to find a bargain and a better range of flight options.
The best time to go to Ivory Coast
To find the month or even day with the cheapest flights, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you've got some flexibility with your travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest fares available that month.
Plan your getaway for August if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights, but also when fares are likely to be more expensive.
January is the quietest time of year to visit if you want a more relaxed vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Ivory Coast then.
Weather can have a real impact on your trip, so choose your season wisely. Average highs reach 36ºC (97ºF) in February, making it one of the warmest months in Ivory Coast.
Conditions are often coolest around August, with average lows sitting at 21ºC (70ºF).
September tends to be the wettest time of year, while January is the driest.
When choosing your travel dates, also take into account rainy season and periods of extreme heat. Weather risks can vary by region, so it's worth checking what applies to the areas you're travelling through.
Getting to Ivory Coast
Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan will be where you land when you book flights to Ivory Coast.
The airlines flying in most frequently, along with approximate monthly flight counts, are:
Air Côte dIvoire — 420
Air Senegal — 80
Ethiopian Airlines — 60
Many flights to Ivory Coast pass through hubs like Paris, Istanbul and New York. Any stopovers you have will depend on where you're flying from and the airline operating your route.
Places to visit in Ivory Coast
Abidjan
With a population of roughly 3.7 million and located in Lagunes, this city leads the list of must-visit places.
Grande Mosquee du Plateau, Zoo Nationale d'Abidjan and Fondation Donwahi are popular stops on any trip.
Flying into Abidjan usually means coming through Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport (ABJ). You’ll find some excellent flight deals to Ivory Coast through this airport.
Ready to find the right place to stay? Explore the full range of hotels in Abidjan.
San Pedro
Add variety to your travels by spending time in this well-known Bas-Sassandra city.
The biggest draws include Plage de San pedro, Rocher de la baie de San-Pedro and Grand Mosque San Pedro.
Explore the hotels in San Pedro and find a stay that suits your plans.
Odienne
Curious about other places to visit in Ivory Coast? This city of about 50,000 people in Denguélé has plenty going for it.
Leave space in your itinerary to explore major attractions like Mosquée d'Odienné.
Whether you're planning a quick stay or a longer break, hotels in Odienne offer options for every type of trip.
Good to know
Entry rules can often change, so check whether you'll need a visa or other documents before you travel. Your travel agent, airline or the local consulate or embassy will have the most up-to-date information.
Access to ATMs (automatic teller machines) is very limited. It's worth planning cash withdrawals before you really need them.
Tipping is expected in Ivory Coast. Most people match the tip to the service, and adding one is simply part of how things are done here.
Wi-Fi coverage remains low, so plan to be disconnected at times. Bigger hotels or certain areas may offer access, but it's not something you can count on throughout your trip.
Yamoussoukro is the capital of Ivory Coast, which has a population of around 33 million.
You won't have to adjust your watch while travelling around this destination, with only one standard time zone of UTC+0 inches place.
Ivory Coast is part of the Western Africa subregion of Africa.
Thinking about timing your flight to Ivory Coast with a big occasion? Well-known events worth planning around include the Abissa Festival, the Festival of Masks and Independence Day.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car hire
A cheap ticket to Ivory Coast gets you there. The next move is booking your stay. Discover competitive prices and exclusive rates for hotels in Ivory Coast. Want to travel on your own schedule? Also browse the range of car hire options in Ivory Coast.
