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Flights from Cape Town to Abidjan

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Abidjan. The easiest way is one stop via Johannesburg or Luanda, about 10h 14m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 9h 10m
CPTABJJNB

Cape Town to Abidjan at a glance

Fastest journey9h 10mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Johannesburg or Luanda

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Abidjan

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CPT Johannesburg (JNB) ABJ
Leg 1: Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair · Leg 2: Air Côte d'Ivoire, South African Airways
One airline, one ticket ~10h 14m
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CPT Luanda (NBJ) ABJ
Leg 1: TAAG Angola Airlines · Leg 2: TAAG Angola Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 10m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,964 km3,083 miles
Journey time
9h 10mestimate
Time difference
-2hAbidjan vs Cape Town
Currency in Abidjan
USD
Airports
CPT → ABJ

Flights from Cape Town to Abidjan: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Abidjan?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Johannesburg and Luanda. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Abidjan?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,964 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Abidjan?
The best connecting points are Johannesburg (JNB) and Luanda (NBJ). Airlink flies both legs via Johannesburg, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Abidjan?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Abidjan: Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Abidjan?
Abidjan is 2 hours behind Cape Town.

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