Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ): what you need to know
London and Abidjan are in the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Your LGW to ABJ flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LGW and ABJ include:
Kotoka International Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
Right now, ₹ 33,113 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 53,962. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LGW to ABJ, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LGW to ABJ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, 69.26% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near LGW:
Arriving at Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
If you're getting in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near ABJ:
Pick up a Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport rental car and explore Abidjan and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Avis and Green Motion are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to central Abidjan
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Abidjan. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Abidjan in February.
When reserving your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, consider the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Abidjan, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 30ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to ABJ in August. Temperatures average between 22ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Ivory Coast
You've visited Abidjan, now it's time to explore other parts of Ivory Coast. Travel about 290 kilometres north-west to Bouake to check off its top attractions. From Cathedral Saint Michel to NOUVEAU SAKABO and Douane Garden, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Korhogo is another must-experience destination in Ivory Coast and is around 483 kilometres north of Abidjan. No journey is complete without visiting EGLISE VASES D’HONNEUR KORHOGO ASSEMBLÉE GRÂCE SURABONDANTE, Lieu de fabrication du balafon and Place de l'indépendance de korhogo.