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Two cabin classes are available on flights from London to Abidjan:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London to Abidjan takes 0h 00m, covering 3,200 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from London to Abidjan range from £532 to £804, with an average of £636 over the past 12 months. Anything below £532 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 11% above the route average of £636. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from London to Abidjan are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £376, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from London to Abidjan may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Abidjan Felix H. Boigny (ABJ).

One-stop flights from London to Abidjan most commonly connect through:

• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 72% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Cairo (CAI) – 1% of one-stop connections

Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the London to Abidjan route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 11%. Saturday is the cheapest day at £615 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £690 – a £75 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Flying via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 44m, compared to 11h 08m via Tunis Carthage (TUN) and 11h 24m via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN).

Abidjan is 1 hour behind London (Greenwich Mean Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

At Abidjan Airport, you can travel to the centre of the city easily. One of the most popular options is to get the bus, which takes around 50min and costs around 200 XOF (0.30 GBP) to get you to your final destination.

No, unfortunately there is no direct flight between these two locations, however you can get an indirect flight, should you not mind transferring along the way. For example, you could fly from Gatwick with Royal Air Maroc, which requires a transfer at Casablanca Airport. Or you could fly with TAP Air from Heathrow, which has a stopover at Lisbon Airport.

Yes, a great way to beat the queues when you are travelling at peak times is to get a Fast-Track Service at the airport. You can get this by booking ahead by at least 24 hours. It costs around 12.50 GBP at London Heathrow and about 5 GBP at Gatwick. You’ll receive a QR code that you can use during the time slot you are given.

Should you want to stay at an airport the night before, then you can do so. This is great for flights that leave early the next day. At Heathrow, if you fly with TAP Air then you might leave from Terminal 2, which makes Aerotel a great choice as it’s close to that terminal. At Gatwick, you could opt for the Sofitel, which is also only a short journey to the airport the following morning.

You can find play areas for children located in both the North Terminal and the South Terminal at London Gatwick Airport. In the North Terminal, they can be found near Gate 16 and in the South Terminal, the children's play area is situated close to the dining area and Costa Coffee.

If you’re looking to fly to Abidjan from London while reducing your carbon footprint, check out flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with Royal Air Maroc which includes a stopover at Casablanca Mohamed V Airport (CMN). This flight reduces your carbon emissions by 53%.

You can find several car rental companies with desks located within the terminal. When you arrive at the airport, proceed to the Arrivals area, and you should find the car rental counters nearby. Some of the well-known car rental companies that operate at Abidjan Airport include Avis, Europcar, Hertz and SIXT.

UK citizens must obtain a visa before their trip to enter Côte d'Ivoire. You can apply for an E-Visa online but it's important to apply well in advance of your intended travel date. Once you have completed the online registration and payment process, you will have the option to collect your visa upon arrival at Abidjan Airport.