Travelling from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Johannesburg: what you need to know
Johannesburg is two hours ahead of Abidjan, where Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is located. Johannesburg follows the UTC+2 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your ABJ to Johannesburg flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from ABJ to Johannesburg. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
To get to ABJ from central Abidjan, it takes about 35 minutes by car. It's roughly 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
In search of a hotel near ABJ? If you're boarding an early flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Johannesburg, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
58.4% of flights departing from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Johannesburg
₹ 43,539 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Johannesburg flight. Return flight tickets start from ₹ 56,491. These prices can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from ABJ to Johannesburg, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to the centre of Johannesburg takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 29 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near JNB if you're coming in on a late flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Johannesburg. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Pick up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car and discover Johannesburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from ABJ to Johannesburg.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
The centre of Johannesburg is about 48 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA). After your flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Johannesburg has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 50 minutes.
Following your ABJ to Johannesburg flight, unwind at a hotel near HLA. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
First - Car Hire, Tempest - Car Hire and Firefly powered by Hertz make picking up a Lanseria International Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HLA will save you money.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
Plan your trip to Johannesburg in peak season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Johannesburg during low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Before locking in your Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Johannesburg flight ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. January is the warmest month in Johannesburg, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ABJ to Johannesburg in July when temperatures average between 4ºC and 20ºC.
More about Johannesburg
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Johannesburg right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Johannesburg:
Maboneng Precinct and Constitution Hill are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Johannesburg travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Johannesburg Zoo.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of South Africa you'll want to see. Around 451 kilometres south-east of Johannesburg, a visit to Pietermaritzburg will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden, Comrades Marathon House and The Old Prison.
Bloemfontein is another sought-after destination in South Africa and is around 370 kilometres south-west of Johannesburg. No trip is complete without visiting Naval Hill Planetarium, Bloemfontein Zoo and Anglo Boer War Museum.
