| Popular in | July | High demand for flights, 25% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | February | Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop |
| Average price | £754 | Average for round-trip flights in July 2022 |
| Round-trip from | £360 | From London to Ivory Coast |
Information is based on travel restrictions from United Kingdom to Ivory Coast
Most visitors from United Kingdom need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Ivory Coast.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from United Kingdom must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Ivory Coast.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from United Kingdom are not required to quarantine after entering Ivory Coast.
Documents
Travel Declaration Form - Must be completed and submitted upon arrival.
Returning to United Kingdom from Ivory Coast
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Ivory Coast are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering United Kingdom.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Ivory Coast are not required to quarantine after entering United Kingdom.
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LON - ABJ Price
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£379 - £876
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ABJ Temperature
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28 - 32 °C
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ABJ Rainfall
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18 - 343 mm
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A sophisticated culture; an abundance of French cafés, skyscrapers and elegant buildings in the towns and vast plains and plateaus in the countryside all characterise Cote d’Ivoire.
With a distinctive French atmosphere prevalent in the buildings, food and culture, Cote d’Ivoire, also known as the Ivory Coast, seems more “Western” than its neighbours. A view of Abidjan from the plane window on a flight to Cote d’Ivoire may be surprising: a mass of skyscrapers point upwards, and dark, well-made roads wind off across the country. Compared with much of West Africa, Cote d’Ivoire is well-advanced technologically. Venture outside the towns and the countryside is equally striking. The coast has beautiful fishing villages, the interior has numerous national parks and some stunning forested mountains, dotted with waterfalls. Beachcombing, hiking or spotting game are all possible for an intrepid traveller.
Bear in mind, however, that some governments advise against travel to the country due to an underlying threat from terrorism. Make sure you check the current travel advice before booking your flights.
The coastal region averages temperatures between 23 and 27 degrees. Rainfall varies greatly in the country, fluctuating between the seasons and geographic locations. The rainforests are wet and humid, reaching temperatures as high as 32 degrees. The desert is the hottest and driest part of the country.
Peak Season:
Because of the cooler temperatures, November to March is the best time to visit. Two popular festivals take place during this period – the Fetes des Masques near Man and the Fete du Dipri in Gomon.
Off Season:
The least popular time to visit is the wet season, between May and November. Temperatures still remain extremely hot.
Taxis are available from the airport at Abidjan to the city centre and are much safer than the buses. Travel on the public buses or shared taxis is not advised for tourists.
Trains run daily on the line to Ougadougou in Burkina Faso from various points and the journey takes about 30 hours. Service is often slow or disrupted, though it is among the best available in West Africa. Most travel outside Abidjan is considered unsafe, and if needed should be carried out in convoy. There are many military check-points around the country, which can slow down your journey.