Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport Taxi vs Uber

Real prices, official pickup locations, scam warnings and the cheapest way from Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) to Abidjan city centre.

Official Taxi
XOF 8,000-15,000 ($13-25) orange airport taxi
25-45 min
Orange airport-approved taxis
Uber
XOF 4,000-8,000 ($7-13) — Yango
Yango + Heetch active (Uber does not operate)

Cheapest way

Yango app or SOTRA bus 41 to Adjamé (XOF 200 ~$0.35).

Where to catch an official taxi

Arrivals — orange taxis at official rank (red = general city taxis)

How to avoid taxi scams at Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport

  • Orange = airport-approved (fixed higher rates). Red = general city taxis (bargain hard).
  • Never let driver "add stops" en route — insist on direct to your destination.
  • Yango app is 40-60% cheaper than orange taxi.

Skip the queue — pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No haggling, no scam risk, driver meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. Locks price before you fly.

Getting out of Abidjan (ABJ)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Currency
XOF
English-friendly
Low
Tipping
Round up. 500 XOF standard.

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