Travelling from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Cairo International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 15 minutes.
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cairo two hours ahead of Abidjan.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your ABJ to CAI flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
EgyptAir is your ticket to exploring Cairo (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Egypt!). Check out the direct flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Cairo International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is EgyptAir.
EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier that operates ABJ to CAI flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Cairo International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ABJ and CAI:
Ouagadougou International Airport
Kotoka International Airport
Murtala Muhammed International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
P20,134 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. A return flight starts at P31,424. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ABJ to CAI.
The cheapest month for flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Cairo International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ABJ to CAI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Handy information about Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
58.4% of flights that depart Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Abidjan. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ABJ? If you've booked an early flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Cairo International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
If you're arriving on a late Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Cairo International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near CAI:
Travel at your own speed with a Cairo International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and discover more of Cairo and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Cairo International Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
From Cairo International Airport, Cairo is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Cairo International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Cairo in April.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Cairo International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ABJ to CAI in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Egypt just waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a visit to Alexandria will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.