Travelling from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Brussels: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Brussels and you'll be travelling for around 7 hours 3 minutes.
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is located in Abidjan. Operating on the UTC+1 timezone, Brussels is 1 hour ahead of Abidjan.
With 4 weekly flights between the two airports, Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Brussels Airport (BRU) is the most popular route. Brussels Airlines operates the earliest flight at 20:10. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the latest flight from ABJ to BRU is with Brussels Airlines at 21:05.
To ensure you catch your flight from ABJ to Brussels, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You can get a direct flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Brussels. Start your trip at ABJ and touch down at Brussels Airport (BRU).
Brussels Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Brussels.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for flights from ABJ to Brussels, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you have a passport from Ivory Coast, you will need an embassy visa to enter Belgium. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Brussels for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you book and certainly before you fly.
Central Abidjan to ABJ is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 35 minutes to reach there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch an early flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Brussels? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to ABJ:
How to find the cheapest flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Brussels
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Brussels is C$520. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$855. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from ABJ to Brussels by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Brussels. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels is approximately 14 kilometres. It'll take you about 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 39 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near BRU if you have a late flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Brussels. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
As soon as your flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Brussels has touched down, you can reach the city centre in about 56 minutes by car. Central Brussels is roughly 56 kilometres from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour and 37 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to CRL. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from ABJ to Brussels:
Best time to go to Brussels
July is the busiest month for flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Brussels. To skip the crowds, head for Brussels in February when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Brussels for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 27ºC.
Look for cheap flights from ABJ to Brussels in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Brussels
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Brussels right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Brussels:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Grand Place, Atomium and Manneken Pis are major attractions which should be on any good Brussels itinerary.
Complete your Brussels trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Brussels and see the sights on your own schedule. Easily compare options in one place to find the perfect ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Brussels.