Travelling from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Johannesburg: what you need to know
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2. The city is 2 hours ahead of Abidjan, where Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is located.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from ABJ to Johannesburg.
During popular months like August, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to plan a flight from ABJ to Johannesburg with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
When travelling to South Africa for tourism purposes, you will require an e-visa if you hold a passport from Ivory Coast. However, visa rules can change and you may need further documentation depending on the length and purpose of your visit. Always check the latest guidelines before reserving your cheap ticket from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Johannesburg.
To get to ABJ from central Abidjan, it takes around 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
In search of a handy hotel near ABJ? If you're catching an early flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Johannesburg, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Johannesburg
$818 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Johannesburg. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,021. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from ABJ to Johannesburg. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Johannesburg.
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Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is around 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 29 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 12 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Johannesburg, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near JNB:
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Lanseria International Airport (HLA) is roughly 48 kilometres from central Johannesburg. Once you've disembarked your flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Johannesburg, it'll take you around 51 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near HLA. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from ABJ to Johannesburg at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Johannesburg
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Johannesburg. July is the busiest month to travel to Johannesburg. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Johannesburg for January to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap flights from ABJ to Johannesburg in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 20ºC on average.
More about Johannesburg
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Johannesburg right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Johannesburg:
Constitution Hill and Maboneng Precinct are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Johannesburg to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Johannesburg Zoo.
Complete your Johannesburg trip with a car rental
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