Travelling from Melbourne to Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport (ABJ): What you need to know
Abidjan is 11 hours behind Melbourne. Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport is located in Abidjan, which follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to ABJ. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as December and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to ABJ even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore which cities could make a good pit stop. Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) is an option when flying out of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 68% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Unwind before your Melbourne to ABJ flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport are known for their punctuality, with 80% of them arriving right on cue.
About Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport (ABJ)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near ABJ instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Green Motion and explore beyond Abidjan's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport flight.
Getting from Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport (ABJ) to central Abidjan
From Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport, central Abidjan is around 16 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport (ABJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport is 1.089 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 1.714 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to ABJ, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap Melbourne to Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport (ABJ)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. October is the quietest month to go to Abidjan. April is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport (ABJ), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in a Melbourne to ABJ plane ticket departing in April if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Abidjan to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Abidjan
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Abidjan:
Grande Mosquée de la Riviera Palmeraie and Plage de Lido are a couple of top-rated 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 done Abidjan, now it's time to explore more of Ivory Coast. Journey about 290 kilometres northwest to Bouake to check off its leading sights. From Mosquée Issa Keïta to Cathedral Saint Michel and Great Mosque in Dar Es Salaam, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Divo is another well-known destination in Ivory Coast and is around 177 kilometres west of Abidjan. No journey is complete without seeing Bouaké, Divo, Carrefour mauritanien and Carrefour Dosso, Dougako.
