Travelling from Nairobi to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll board your flight from Nairobi to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ). Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Wilson Airport (WIL) are Nairobi's main airports.
Expect to be in the air for 6 hours 5 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Nairobi to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport flight.
Abidjan is three hours behind Nairobi. Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is located in Abidjan, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
The most popular route is from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ). Take your pick of 4 direct services every week. Kenya Airways operates a 8:15am departure between NBO and ABJ.
Your flight from Nairobi to ABJ won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Fly without interruptions from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Direct flights from Nairobi to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) can be booked from here.
When taking off from NBO, you can catch a direct flight from Nairobi to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport with Kenya Airways.
The most frequently booked airline between NBO and ABJ is Kenya Airways.
Kenya Airways is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Nairobi to ABJ with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between NBO and ABJ include:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
NBO is around 14 kilometres from central Nairobi. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Nairobi to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights leaving Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 67.1% land on time at their destination.
Wilson Airport (WIL)
WIL is around 3 kilometres from central Nairobi. It'll take 15 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Nairobi to ABJ flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Wilson Airport:
About Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Nairobi to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near ABJ:
Pick up a Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport rental car and explore Abidjan and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Avis and Green Motion are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Nairobi to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is 349 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 521 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To snap up cheap flights from Nairobi to ABJ, book your ticket three months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for picking up cheap Nairobi to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Nairobi to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
August is the most popular month for flights from Nairobi to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ). Plan your visit to Abidjan in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Abidjan is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Nairobi to ABJ plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Nairobi to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport in August when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Abidjan
After booking your flight from Nairobi to Felix Houphouet Boigny 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:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Grande Mosquée de la Riviera Palmeraie, Plage de Lido and Côte d'ivoire abidjan are attractions you won't want to skip in Abidjan.
Explore more of Ivory Coast
You've visited Abidjan, now it's time to explore other corners of Ivory Coast. Journey around 290 kilometres north-west to Bouake to check off its popular sights. From Mosquée Issa Keïta to Cathedral Saint Michel and Great Mosque in Dar Es Salaam, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Your journey through Ivory Coast isn't complete without visiting Divo. Bouaké is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is about 177 kilometres west of Abidjan.