Traveling from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): what you need to know
Beirut's timezone is UTC+2, making Beirut two hours ahead of Abidjan.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your ABJ to BEY flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between ABJ and BEY include:
Kotoka International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
$427 is currently the best price for a one-way Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $601. These prices may change depending on availability.
To find cheap tickets from ABJ to BEY, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
Of all flights leaving Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, 58.4% land on time at their destination.
Central Abidjan to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is around 13 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Have an early flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to ABJ:
Arriving at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
Reserve a hotel close to BEY if you're catching a late Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, city car or Advance Car Rental and discover more of Beirut and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is roughly 5 miles from the center of Beirut. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
August is the most popular month for flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Beirut in April.
Book your flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport for August if you want to go to Beirut during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 73ºF and 88ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 46ºF and 64ºF. Look for cheap tickets from ABJ to BEY around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Lebanon
Tripoli is just one of the many places in Lebanon waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Beirut. Around 45 miles away to the north-east, well-known attractions include AlSaboun Caravanserai, Amira Minkara - Mosque and محترف جميل جمال Atelier Jamil Jamal.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Lebanon, head for Sidon, about 25 miles south of Beirut. Masjid Al Omary Al Kabir, Hammam Al Jadeed حمام الجديد and Saint Louis Castle are the start of reasons to visit.