Travelling from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town is two hours ahead of Abidjan and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your ABJ to CPT flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ABJ and CPT:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Currently, ج.م. 25,084 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 34,836. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ABJ to CPT. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from ABJ to CPT.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
Handy information about Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
Of the departures from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, 58.4% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Abidjan. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near ABJ:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Grab a Cape Town International Airport rental car and discover Cape Town and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Hire are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Cape Town International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport to central Cape Town has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The quietest month for a flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Cape Town International Airport is April, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Cape Town based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Cape Town International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 27ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ABJ to CPT in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of South Africa
You've done Cape Town, now it's time to discover other parts of South Africa. Journey about 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to check off its top attractions. From Bretagne Rock to Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in South Africa, head for Worcester, about 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall are key highlights.
