Travelling from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Abidjan and London share the UTC+0 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your ABJ to LGW flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to London Gatwick Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between ABJ and LGW include:
Mohamed V International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Kotoka International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight is ₹ 37,784. A return ticket is currently ₹ 64,012. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ABJ to LGW. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to London Gatwick Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from ABJ to LGW.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to London Gatwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, 58.4% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Abidjan to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching an early flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to ABJ:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
If you're arriving on a late Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near LGW:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia to explore London and beyond.
Reserving your ride from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
From London Gatwick Airport, London is approximately 80 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The quietest month for a flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to London Gatwick Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit London based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you want to visit London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ABJ to LGW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you want to check out another major destination in United Kingdom, head for Bristol, about 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are among the biggest draws.
