Flying from Abidjan Airport (ABJ) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Abidjan.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your ABJ to CPT flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Abidjan Airport to Cape Town Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ABJ and CPT:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Abidjan Airport (ABJ) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Abidjan Airport to Cape Town Airport flight is $798. A return ticket right now is $1,248. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from ABJ to CPT, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Abidjan Airport to Cape Town Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Abidjan Airport (ABJ)
60% of flights that leave from Abidjan Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Abidjan Airport from central Abidjan, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to ABJ? If you're boarding an early flight from Abidjan Airport to Cape Town Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Consider booking a hotel close to CPT if you're on a late Abidjan Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Cape Town Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and explore beyond Cape Town's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cape Town Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Abidjan Airport to Cape Town Airport. November is the busiest month to visit Cape Town. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Abidjan Airport to Cape Town Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 30ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ABJ to CPT in July. Average temperatures are between 6ºC and 18ºC then.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of South Africa just waiting to be discovered. Around 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a trip to Paarl will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No trip is complete without dropping by Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.