Abidjan International Airport (Felix Houphouet Boigny) Overview
Airport Code
ABJ
Full Airport Name
Abidjan International Airport (Felix Houphouet Boigny)
Address
07 BP 30 Abidjan 07, Ivory Coast
Country Code
225
Telephone
2175 7901/2
Fax
2175 7903
E-mail
aeria_dg@aviso.ci
Website
www.aeria.ci
Number of Terminals
2 (domestic and international)
Time Zone
GMT
Location
The airport is located 16km (10 miles) southeast of Abidjan.
Transfer Between Terminals
The two terminals are within easy walking distance from each other.
Driving Directions
From Abidjan, take the A100 and follow signs for the airport.
Car Parking
There are two car parks at the airport. They are located directly outside the terminals.
Car Hire
Car hire is available from Avis (tel: 2032 7590), Budget (tel: 2175 1610), Europcar (tel: 2125 2924) and Hertz (tel: 2175 1105/6).
Public Transport
Road: Buses also operate between the airport and the city center, but are considered unsafe, and best avoided.
Taxis are available. Travelers are advised to choose orange taxis with an official fare display.
Information and Help Desks
A local tourism information desk is located in the main hall (tel: 2020 6528).
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: There is a post office at the airport, as well as a bank (tel: 2158 6090) offering currency exchange service. The Phone Shop hires mobile phone and sells public phone cards. Fax and email services are also available, as is Internet connection. There is an ATM in the terminal, but it is currently out of service.
Eating and drinking: There is a bar and a brasserie before security, as well as a restaurant serving international and local cuisine in the duty-free center.
Shopping: Several shops, including a chemist and a duty-free center.
Luggage: Left luggage is available and porters are on hand to help.
Other facilities: A hotel booking service is available.
Conference and Business Facilities
There are no business or conference facilities at the airport. Fax and email services are available from the Phone Shop, and there is a VIP lounge.
Facilities for Disabled Travelers
Wheelchairs are available on request. Travelers requiring special assistance should contact their airline prior to departure.
Hotels
There are no hotels on site. The hotels closest to the airport include Hôtel Palm Beach (tel: 2127 4216), Hôtel de la Plage (tel: 2127 5303), Hôtel Ibis Abidjan Marcory (tel: 2124 9255) and Hôtel Hamanieh (tel: 2126 0000).
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