West Africa's premier gateway on the Atlantic coast.
Opened
1951
Location
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport is the main international airport serving Abidjan, the economic capital of Côte d'Ivoire. Named after the country's first president, it is one of the busiest airports in West Africa and serves as a critical hub for regional and intercontinental air travel.
The airport handles millions of passengers annually and connects Abidjan to major cities across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. It underwent significant infrastructure improvements in the 2010s to expand capacity and modernize facilities.
Operated by Aéroport International d'Abidjan, the airport plays a vital role in the economic development of Côte d'Ivoire, supporting trade, tourism, and business travel throughout the region.
Terminals
The airport operates a single main passenger terminal with international and domestic wings serving all commercial flights.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 16 kilometers from central Abidjan and is accessible primarily by taxi and private vehicle, with limited public bus services.
Airlines here
Major carriers include Air Côte d'Ivoire (the national carrier), Air France, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Royal Air Maroc, and Brussels Airlines.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Côte d'Ivoire's first post-independence president.
- ›One of the busiest airports in francophone West Africa by passenger volume.
- ›Serves as the primary hub for Air Côte d'Ivoire.
- ›The airport has a runway length of approximately 2,900 meters capable of handling wide-body aircraft.
- ›Significant terminal renovations were undertaken in the 2010s to improve passenger capacity and services.
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