Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Abidjan Airport (ABJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Abidjan is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of Philadelphia.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your PHL to ABJ flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Abidjan Airport. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is a top stopover on the PHL to ABJ route.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Of the departures from Philadelphia International Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
Philadelphia International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Abidjan Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to PHL:
Arriving at Abidjan Airport (ABJ)
Consider booking a hotel close to ABJ if you're on a late Philadelphia International Airport to Abidjan Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Abidjan Airport rental car and explore Abidjan and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Avis and Green Motion are popular outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Abidjan Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Abidjan Airport (ABJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Abidjan Airport is March, while December is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Abidjan based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Abidjan Airport for April if you want to visit Abidjan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
August has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PHL to ABJ around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Ivory Coast
Abidjan has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Ivory Coast you'll want to see. Around 290 kilometres north-west of Abidjan, a visit to Bouake will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Great Mosque in Dar Es Salaam, Teinturiers de Dar Es Salam Bouaké and Water Tower of Dar Es Salaam.
Around 483 kilometres north of Abidjan, Korhogo is another favourite stop in Ivory Coast. Experience major highlights starting with Lieu de fabrication du balafon, Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Korhogo and Centre d'action culturelle de korhogo.