Flying from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Abidjan is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Lyon.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your LYS to ABJ flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as September? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LYS and ABJ include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
Blaise Diagne International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport flight is P27,881. A return fare right now is P34,439. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from LYS to ABJ, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LYS to ABJ.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport.
Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
When it comes to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.6% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport from central Lyon, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near LYS. Whether you have an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ABJ instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Green Motion and find adventure across Abidjan and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking 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 is approximately 21 kilometres from central Abidjan. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Abidjan. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Abidjan is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LYS to ABJ in August. Temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Ivory Coast
You've done Abidjan, now it's time to discover more of Ivory Coast. Journey around 290 kilometres north-west to Bouake to tick off its popular sights. From Cathedral Saint Michel to NOUVEAU SAKABO and Douane Garden, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Ivory Coast, consider Korhogo, about 483 kilometres north of Abidjan. EGLISE VASES D’HONNEUR KORHOGO ASSEMBLÉE GRÂCE SURABONDANTE, Lieu de fabrication du balafon and Place de l'indépendance de korhogo are key highlights.
