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Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport to Abidjan — Transport Guide 2026

Abidjan (ABJ) is 16 km from Plateau (business district). Yango + Heetch are the standard apps. Official orange airport taxis are trustworthy but 2-3× ride-share price.

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Last updated: 2026-08

Last verified: September 2026·By AirConnect Editorial·Fact-checked against Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport authority + local transit operators + on-the-ground reports
Cheapest
Yango (~$7-13)
Fastest
Yango / taxi (~25 min)

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Yango / Heetch

ride share · Best for: Best value + fixed price
Cost
XOF 4,000-8,000 ($7-13)
Time
25-45 min
Frequency
On-demand
Yango is dominant. Uber does not operate.

Airport taxi (orange)

taxi · Best for: Direct + safe
Cost
XOF 8,000-15,000 ($13-25)
Time
25-45 min
Frequency
On-demand
Orange = airport-approved. Red = general city taxis (bargain).

SOTRA bus 41

bus · Best for: Extreme budget
Cost
XOF 200 (~$0.35)
Time
45-70 min
Frequency
Every 15-30 min
To Adjamé — not tourist-friendly. Watch bags carefully.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of Abidjan (ABJ)

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

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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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Frequently asked

How far is Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport from Abidjan?
Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) is 16 km from Abidjan city centre.
What is the cheapest way from ABJ to Abidjan?
Yango (~$7-13)
What is the fastest way from ABJ to Abidjan?
Yango / taxi (~25 min)