Travelling from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Nairobi: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Nairobi is 6 hours 5 minutes.
Nairobi is 3 hours ahead of Abidjan, where Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is located. Nairobi operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
The most popular route is from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Choose from 6 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from ABJ to NBO is the 20:05 Kenya Airways service. If you'd rather fly out later on, the last departure is at 20:20 with Kenya Airways.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from ABJ to Nairobi. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
You can book a nonstop flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Nairobi that arrives at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Be on the lookout for promotions from Kenya Airways. This carrier has direct flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Nairobi.
We make it simple to find a flight from ABJ to Nairobi with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
You will need an ETA for Kenya if you hold a passport from Ivory Coast and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Nairobi, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest updates.
ABJ is around 21 kilometres from central Abidjan. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Nairobi? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to ABJ:
How to find the cheapest flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Nairobi
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Nairobi is C$573. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$915. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from ABJ to Nairobi by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Nairobi. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Nairobi. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 22 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 11 minutes to get there using public transport.
Reserve a hotel close to NBO if you're catching a late flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Nairobi. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Wilson Airport (WIL)
The centre of Nairobi is around 3 kilometres from Wilson Airport (WIL). As soon as your flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Nairobi has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 15 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 46 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near WIL. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from ABJ to Nairobi:
Best time to go to Nairobi
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Nairobi. July is the most popular month to visit Nairobi. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before booking a flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Nairobi, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Nairobi, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 30ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 24ºC. Search for cheap flights from ABJ to Nairobi around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Nairobi
After booking your flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Nairobi, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Nairobi:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Nairobi National Park, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top are major attractions which should feature on any good Nairobi itinerary.
Complete your Nairobi trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Nairobi and see the sights on your own schedule. Easily compare rates in one go to find your ideal ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Nairobi.