Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ): what you need to know
Abidjan's timezone is UTC+0, making Abidjan one hour behind Madrid.
Your MAD to ABJ flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between MAD and ABJ:
Mohamed V International Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
C$559 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport flight. Return flights start from C$764. These prices can change depending on availability.
To find cheap tickets from MAD to ABJ, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
78.23% of flights that take off from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near MAD:
Arriving at Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
If you're arriving on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near ABJ:
Go where the road takes you with a Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Green Motion and chase adventure across Abidjan and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to central Abidjan
From Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, Abidjan is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Abidjan based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Abidjan is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD to ABJ in August. Average temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Ivory Coast
Bouake is just one of the many places in Ivory Coast waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Abidjan. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Cathedral Saint Michel, NOUVEAU SAKABO and Douane Garden.
Around 483 kilometres north of Abidjan, Korhogo is another essential stop in Ivory Coast. Experience major highlights starting with EGLISE VASES D’HONNEUR KORHOGO ASSEMBLÉE GRÂCE SURABONDANTE, Lieu de fabrication du balafon and Place de l'indépendance de korhogo.