Felix Houphouet Boigny International Airport – ABJ Abidjan
Also known as Port Bouet Airport, Felix Houphouet Boigny International Airport is a public and military airport with an airport code of ABJ, situated southeast of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The airport was named after Felix Houphouet Abidjan, Ivory Coast’s first president, and is connected to European Countries primarily via Air France and Brussels Air. In 2017, it has boarded over two million passengers making it biggest airport in Ivory Coast terms of air traffic. The airport also serves as the hub of Air Cote d’lvoire, the country’s national airlines.
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Felix Houphouet Boigny International Airport has one macadam runway with the longest measuring 9,842 feet or 3,000 meters. The airport is service by 20 airline companies in over 35 domestic and international destinations. It also caters the air freight service of three cargo airlines including Air France Cargo, Cargolux and Swiftair. Construction for the new ground transport has started this 2017 with target completion by 2022 and will be operational by 2023 under the management of Abidjan Metro. Visit cities or towns near ABJ Airport, such as the Akouedo and Cocody.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Hotel Onomo Abidjan Airport and Radisson Blu Hotel Abidjan Airport are two of the closest hotels from Felix Houphouet Boigny International Airport. These hotels are located 950 meters from the airport and offer the best amenities for a relaxing stay. Other nearby hotels from the airport are Hotel Citadelle and Le Wafou.
Abengourou Airport and Divo Airport are the closest airports from Felix Houphouet Boigny International Airport that also serves the aviation needs of Ivory Coast’s southern area.