Traveling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Abidjan Airport (ABJ): what you need to know
London and Abidjan are both in the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your LHR to ABJ flight.
Traveling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Abidjan Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LHR and ABJ include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Accra Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Abidjan Airport (ABJ)
Right now, $417 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Abidjan Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $659. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to ABJ if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Abidjan Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Abidjan Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
78% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 24 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Abidjan Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Abidjan Airport (ABJ)
If you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Abidjan Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near ABJ:
Go where the road takes you with a Abidjan Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Green Motion and discover more of Abidjan and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Abidjan Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Abidjan Airport (ABJ) to central Abidjan
Abidjan Airport is roughly 16 kilometers from central Abidjan. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Abidjan Airport (ABJ)
December is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Abidjan Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Abidjan in March.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Abidjan Airport for April if you want to visit Abidjan during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to ABJ in August. Temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Ivory Coast
Abidjan has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Ivory Coast you should also see. About 290 kilometers north-west of Abidjan, a trip to Bouake will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Great Mosque in Dar Es Salaam, Teinturiers de Dar Es Salam Bouaké and Water Tower of Dar Es Salaam.
Around 483 kilometers north of Abidjan, Korhogo is another essential stop in Ivory Coast. Experience major highlights starting with Lieu de fabrication du balafon, Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Korhogo and Centre d'action culturelle de korhogo.