IATA: ABJ · Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Port Bouet Airport Guide

CapitalYamoussoukro
Population29,389,150
CurrencyXOF CFA West African CFA franc
LanguageAkan
Time ZoneUTC+00:00 GMT
AirportABJ
Distance
Flight Time
Visitors/yr~10,560,773

Port Bouet Airport (IATA: ABJ) is a key aviation hub serving Abidjan and the wider Ivory Coast region. The airport operates 2 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Abidjan from ABJ

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Port Bouet Airport has 2 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at ABJ

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Port Bouet Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Which airlines fly from ABJ?+

Top Activities in Abidjan

Our Lady of Peace Basilica Yamoussoukro Private Tour
5.0/5 from 5 reviews · 10h · free cancellation
€246 per person
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Private tour of the large Marcory market
5.0/5 from 1 reviews · 2h · free cancellation
€39 per person
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8-Day Cultural and Historical Ivory Coast Tour
5.0/5 from 1 reviews · 192h · free cancellation
€4,657 per person
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Abidjan and Grand Bassam A Tour of Two Cities
4.8/5 from 21 reviews · 7h · free cancellation
€158 per person
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Yamoussoukro - Largest Cathedral in the World (Francais or English)
4.8/5 from 4 reviews · 10h · free cancellation
€600 per person
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Grand Bassam City Tour & Workshop
4.7/5 from 15 reviews · 4h · free cancellation
€98 per person
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Découverte Bini Lagune
4.6/5 from 49 reviews · 4h · free cancellation
€150 per person
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Private Tour of Abidjan
4.5/5 from 15 reviews · 4h · free cancellation
€189 per person
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Top-rated tours and experiences in Abidjan, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.

Hotels in Abidjan

Hôtel résidence Seven
1-star · 8.1/10 from 7 reviews
€20 / night
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Bethany Hotel
3-star · 7.1/10 from 90 reviews
€30 / night
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Residence NAFOUA Cocody Riviera 3 Studio Americain
4-star
€36 / night
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Residences Les Hauts de l'Indenie
4-star · 8.5/10 from 23 reviews
€43 / night
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Ibis Styles Abidjan Plateau
3-star · 6.8/10 from 33 reviews
€72 / night
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Aichti Hotel
3-star · 8.0/10 from 25 reviews
€89 / night
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Villa Kalm
4-star · 7.5/10 from 7 reviews
€95 / night
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Novotel Abidjan Plateau
4-star · 7.8/10 from 37 reviews
€99 / night
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Nightly rates in Abidjan for a sample two-night stay for two adults from 29 Sep 2026, cheapest first. Rates move with your dates — check availability for a live quote.

Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
ABJ / DIAP
Serves
Abidjan
Country
Ivory Coast
Local time now
04:27 (GMT)
Time zone
Africa/Abidjan
Currency
XOF (CFA)
Capital
Yamoussoukro
Coordinates
5.2614, -3.9263

Cheapest fares found from ABJ right now

Updated 31 Aug 2026
DestinationAirlineStopsDepartsFrom
San Pedro Airport (SPY)HapagflyDirect11 Sep€136
Accra (ACC)South African AirwaysDirect15 Sep€331
Dakar (DKR)Air PeaceDirect22 Sep€366
Cotonou (COO)Air SenegalDirect2 Sep€482
Casablanca (CMN)Avia TrafficDirect10 Nov€565
Istanbul (IST)Avia Traffic1 stop23 Oct€652
Cairo (CAI)Avia Traffic1 stop6 Oct€666
Dubai (DXB)EgyptAir1 stop26 Sep€687
Porto (OPO)Avia Traffic1 stop17 Sep€697
Barcelona (BCN)Avia Traffic1 stop14 Sep€717
Douala (DLA)ASKY Airlines1 stop17 Sep€718
Lagos (LOS)Air PeaceDirect1 Sep€719
Return fares found by travellers in the last 48 hours. Prices change constantly - search for your dates to see live availability.

Nonstop destinations from ABJ

Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport has published nonstop service to 16 airports across 15 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from ABJ.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
BamakoBKOMali921 km
CotonouCOOBenin708 km
ZaventemBRUBelgium5,134 km
MonroviaROBLiberia720 km
AccraACCGhana417 km
Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)CDGFrance4,902 km
DakarDKRSenegal1,818 km
Bobo DioulassoBOYBurkina Faso657 km
OuagadougouOUABurkina Faso831 km
CasablancaCMNMorocco3,148 km
ConakryCKYGuinea1,170 km
LoméLFWTogo582 km
NairobiNBOKenya4,596 km
TunisTUNTunisia3,796 km
LagosLOSNigeria814 km
IstanbulISTTürkiye5,151 km

Airlines serving ABJ

16 carriers publish nonstop service at ABJ, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
LufthansaLHFull Service8
Brussels AirlinesSNFull Service8
United AirlinesUAFull Service8
Ethiopian AirlinesETFull Service8
Air CanadaACFull Service7
Air Burkina2JRegional4
Carrier L6L64
Kenya AirwaysKQFull Service4
Air FranceAFFull Service2
ITA AirwaysAZFull Service2
Carrier ATAT2
EmiratesEKFull Service2
South African AirwaysSAFull Service2
Turkish AirlinesTKFull Service2
TunisairTUFull Service2
Middle East AirlinesMEFull Service1

At the airport

General guidance rather than ABJ-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.