Traveling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ): what you need to know
Abidjan's timezone is UTC+0, making Abidjan four hours ahead of Washington DC.
Leave enough time to catch your IAD to ABJ flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak month like April? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between IAD and ABJ:
Mohamed V International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
$679 is currently the best price for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport flight. Return flights start at $833. These fares may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from IAD to ABJ, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from IAD to ABJ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of the flights that depart from Washington Dulles International Airport, 74.39% arrive on time at their destination.
Washington Dulles International Airport is about 35 miles from central Washington DC. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near IAD. Whether you have an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
Consider staying in a hotel near ABJ if you're taking a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Green Motion and explore beyond Abidjan's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to central Abidjan
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to central Abidjan has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 13 miles away.
When to fly to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Abidjan in February.
The warmest month in Abidjan is April, with temperatures ranging between 79ºF and 86ºF. Lock in your flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAD to ABJ in August. Average temperatures are between 72ºF and 81ºF then.
Explore more of Ivory Coast
Bouake is just one of the many cities in Ivory Coast waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Abidjan. Around 180 miles away to the north-west, its best attractions include Cathedral Saint Michel, NOUVEAU SAKABO and Douane Garden.
Korhogo is another must-experience destination in Ivory Coast and is around 300 miles north of Abidjan. No trip is complete without seeing EGLISE VASES D’HONNEUR KORHOGO ASSEMBLÉE GRÂCE SURABONDANTE, Lieu de fabrication du balafon and Place de l'indépendance de korhogo.