Flying from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to London: what you need to know
Abidjan (the location of Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport) and London are in the same timezone — UTC+0.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from ABJ to London.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to find a flight from ABJ to London with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you hold a passport from Ivory Coast, you will need an embassy visa to enter United Kingdom. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to London for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and certainly before flying.
To get to ABJ from central Abidjan, it takes around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to London? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to ABJ:
How to find the cheapest flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to London
£281 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to London. Return flights start from £474. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ABJ to London if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for a ticket from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to London.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 19 miles from the centre of London. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 57 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour and 1 minute to get there by public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to London. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is around 50 miles from the centre of London. Once you've disembarked your flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to London, it'll take you around 1 hour and 19 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel using public transport, which typically takes 1 hour and 26 minutes.
There are some great places to rest your head close to LGW. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from ABJ to London at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to London
July is the busiest month for flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to London. To steer clear of the crowds, head for London in February when things are quieter.
Before locking in your flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to London, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flights from ABJ to London around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about London
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in London right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to London:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are major attractions which should be on any good London itinerary.
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