Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Abidjan is UTC+0, which is 11 hours behind Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your MEL to ABJ flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport. Many travellers pass through Hamad International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
917 € is the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport flight. Return flights start from 1.623 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from MEL to ABJ, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MEL to ABJ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
If you're getting in on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near ABJ:
Pick up a Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport rental car and explore Abidjan and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Avis and Green Motion are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport about four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to central Abidjan
From Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, Abidjan is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Abidjan in February.
The warmest month in Abidjan is April, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEL to ABJ in August. Average temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Ivory Coast
Bouake is just one of the many places in Ivory Coast waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Abidjan. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Cathedral Saint Michel, NOUVEAU SAKABO and Douane Garden.
If there's time to check out another great destination in 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.
