Abidjan Airport

Félix-Houphouët-Boigny Airport (ABJ / DIAP)

About 13 km (8 miles) south-east of the city hall according to the ASECNA AIP, in the Port-Bouët district, Félix-Houphouët-Boigny Airport (ABJ / DIAP) is the main airport in Côte d'Ivoire. Its 3,000 m runway accommodates every type of aircraft, from business jets to ultra-long-range jets linking Europe non-stop.

Directly connected to Europe, to many African destinations and to the Middle East, it is the natural gateway to the Ivorian economic capital and to the wider West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU).

History and modernisation

The airport bears the name of Félix Houphouët-Boigny (1905-1993), the first president of Côte d'Ivoire. Modernised over the years, it has established itself as one of the leading hubs in West Africa, in step with the country's economic growth.

Its facilities, regularly upgraded, provide an international standard of reception, with services dedicated to business aviation.

A private arrival in Abidjan

The airport has facilities dedicated to private flights (FBO / general-aviation terminal): personalised reception, streamlined customs and immigration, and direct access to the aircraft. Our teams coordinate ground handling and your transfer to the Plateau, the business district, or the Ébrié Lagoon.

Abidjan, economic capital of French-speaking West Africa

Nicknamed the "pearl of the lagoons", Abidjan is the economic engine of Côte d'Ivoire, the world's leading cocoa producer. The Plateau district, with its towers, earns it a reputation as a regional business hub; it is home to the Regional Securities Exchange (BRVM), which serves the whole of the West African Economic and Monetary Union, as well as numerous corporate headquarters and institutions. The city is a gateway to the entire sub-region.

The other airports of Côte d'Ivoire

Côte d'Ivoire has a network of airports that our teams serve according to your itinerary:

• Yamoussoukro (ASK): the political capital
• San Pédro (SPY): the major cocoa port of the south-west
• Bouaké (BYK): the centre of the country
• Korhogo (HGO): the Ivorian north

Popular private jet routes to or from Abidjan

• Abidjan-Accra: 0h45 flight
• Abidjan-Lagos: 1h00
• Abidjan-Dakar: 2h00
• Abidjan-Casablanca: 3h00
• Abidjan-Paris: 6h15
• Abidjan-London: 6h30
• Abidjan-Dubai: 7h30

To Europe, a heavy jet is enough for a non-stop flight: the Falcon 900LX, with about 8,800 km of range with six passengers according to our fleet page, covers the roughly 4,900 km to Paris. An ultra-long-range jet makes sense for a full cabin, an overnight flight with beds or a longer onward leg. Regionally, Accra, Lagos and Dakar are among our fields.

IBC Aviation to or from Abidjan

From our European offices, our teams arrange your flights to or from Abidjan, with French- and English-speaking support from end to end. They handle permits and ground handling, and select the aircraft from our fleet best suited to the distance and the number of passengers. Available 24/7:

• France: +33 1 41 69 88 88
• Switzerland: +41 22 880 28 88
• Email: contact@ibc-aviation.com

Frequently asked questions

Which airport should I use to fly private to Abidjan?

Félix-Houphouët-Boigny Airport (ABJ / DIAP), about 13 km south-east of the centre, is the main gateway. Its 3,000 m runway accommodates every type of aircraft, including ultra-long-range jets, and the airport has facilities dedicated to business aviation.

How much does it cost to charter a private jet to Abidjan?

The price depends on the aircraft, the number of passengers, the itinerary and the dates. A flight to Europe runs on a heavy jet, from €6,500 per hour, or an ultra-long-range jet, from €9,000 to €12,000 per hour; a regional flight, on a lighter aircraft. Our teams provide a personalised, all-inclusive quote within the hour.

Are special permits required for a private flight to Côte d'Ivoire?

A private flight to Côte d'Ivoire requires visa formalities, permits and ground-handling coordination. IBC Aviation manages all of these steps for you.

Does Abidjan have a business-aviation terminal?

Yes. The airport has FBO / general-aviation terminal facilities, with fast-track reception, private formalities and direct access to the aircraft.

Can you reach Europe non-stop from Abidjan?

Yes, from the heavy jet category upwards: a Falcon 900LX reaches Paris in about 6h15 and London in about 6h30. A shorter-range jet such as the Challenger 350 needs a technical stop.

Which other airports in Côte d'Ivoire do you serve?

Besides Abidjan, our teams serve Yamoussoukro (ASK), San Pédro (SPY), Bouaké (BYK) and Korhogo (HGO), depending on your itinerary.