Travelling from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Abidjan.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your ABJ to MAD flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between ABJ and MAD:
Mohamed V International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Blaise Diagne International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
RM1,995 is the lowest price for a one-way Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Return flights start at RM2,397. These fares may change based on availability.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from ABJ to MAD. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
Of the flights that depart from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, 58.4% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Abidjan to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to ABJ? If you're catching an early flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Reserve a hotel close to MAD if you're catching a late Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and see more of Madrid and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Madrid in April.
Before locking in your flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ABJ to MAD in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.