Flying from Melbourne to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) leaving from here.
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is located in Abidjan. The city is in the UTC+0 timezone and is 11 hours behind Melbourne.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Melbourne to ABJ. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to visit a new city or just have a break during your travels. When looking for a cheap flight from Melbourne to ABJ, deselect 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Hamad International Airport (DOH) is one option when leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Kick back before your Melbourne to ABJ flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 80.09% of flights leaving here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near ABJ:
Get on the fast track to adventure 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.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around four weeks before your Melbourne to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
RM4,398 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport. A return flight starts from RM6,838. These prices can change depending on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to ABJ. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap Melbourne to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ). Visit Abidjan in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Melbourne to ABJ plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Abidjan, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
August sees temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Abidjan
Start your Abidjan trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Grande Mosquée de la Riviera Palmeraie, Plage de Lido and Côte d'ivoire abidjan are popular attractions which should be on every Abidjan itinerary.
Explore more of Ivory Coast
You've done Abidjan, now it's time to explore other corners of Ivory Coast. Journey around 290 kilometres north-west to Bouake to tick off its must-visit sights. From Mosquée Issa Keïta to Cathedral Saint Michel and Great Mosque in Dar Es Salaam, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Any trip through Ivory Coast wouldn't be complete without visiting Divo. Bouaké is a highlight in this destination, which is roughly 177 kilometres west of Abidjan.
