Flying from Brussels to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports where your trip can begin in Brussels. Explore your options departing from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) when searching for a flight from Brussels to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ).
Take a direct Brussels to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours.
The timezone in Abidjan is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Brussels. Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is located in Abidjan.
Choose from 4 direct services each week between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ). This is the most popular route, with Brussels Airlines offering a 11:25am departure from BRU to ABJ.
To ensure you get on your flight from Brussels to ABJ, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During peak travel periods, expect longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Brussels to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) can be booked from this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from Brussels to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport with Brussels Airlines. This popular carrier operates departures from BRU.
Brussels Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from BRU to ABJ.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is Brussels Airlines.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Brussels to ABJ departing from Brussels Airport (BRU), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:
Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA)
Cotonou Airport (COO)
Roberts International Airport (ROB)
BRU is around 14 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Brussels Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Brussels to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
71.97% of flights taking off from Brussels Airport reach their destination on time.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
On public transport, you can travel from central Brussels to CRL in around 1 hour 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Brussels to ABJ flight? Kick back in a hotel near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Brussels S. Charleroi Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 71.71%.
About Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Brussels to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near ABJ:
Follow your own route with a Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Green Motion and discover more of Abidjan and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Brussels to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
Currently, 310 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 427 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Snap up cheap flights from Brussels to ABJ by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for finding cheap Brussels to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Brussels to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
August is when most people book flights from Brussels to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ). Plan your visit to Abidjan in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Brussels to ABJ plane ticket departing in April if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Abidjan to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
August has temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Brussels to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Abidjan
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Abidjan right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Brussels to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport:
Grande Mosquée de la Riviera Palmeraie and Plage de Lido are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Abidjan to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Côte d'ivoire abidjan.
Explore more of Ivory Coast
You've seen Abidjan, now it's time to discover other parts of Ivory Coast. Travel about 290 kilometres north-west to Bouake to check off its top attractions. From Mosquée Issa Keïta to Cathedral Saint Michel and Great Mosque in Dar Es Salaam, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Another worthwhile stop in Ivory Coast, Divo is located about 177 kilometres west of Abidjan. Make time for highlights including Bouaké.