Flights from Lyon to Abidjan

Cheapest time to fly from Lyon to Abidjan

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Last checked on Fri 06/11
Distance: 2,844 mi
Lyon airports
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)How far from city centre: 5 mi
Abidjan airports
Félix Houphouet-Boigny International Airport (ABJ)How far from city centre: 9 mi

Book your Lyon to Abidjan flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Lyon to Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Lyon to Abidjan takes roughly 7 h and 20 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Lyon–Abidjan route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
  • Arrival airport: Félix Houphouet-Boigny International Airport (ABJ)

The weather in Abidjan

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Abidjan, temperatures average around 37ºC in the warmest months and roughly 17ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 38ºC
  • Lows: down to 15ºC
  • Hottest month: February
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: January
  • Wettest month: June

Tips for cheaper flights from Lyon to Abidjan

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Lyon to Abidjan:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Abidjan. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Lyon to Abidjan

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Lyon to Abidjan?
When you fly from Lyon to Abidjan the average price is £816. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Lyon to Abidjan at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Lyon to Abidjan. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Lyon to Abidjan?
The most popular months to book a flight from Lyon to Abidjan are September, January and February, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Lyon to Abidjan?
The best time of the year to go to Abidjan when flying from Lyon depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Abidjan from Lyon in terms of searches from our customer, followed by May and March. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, September and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Lyon - Abidjan.
How long does the flight take to go from Lyon to Abidjan?
The total flight time between Lyon and Abidjan is of around 12 h and 10 m on average, considering an average distance of 2,844.21 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Abidjan compared to Lyon?
While in Lyon temperatures can reach an average of 20º ºC in summer, Abidjan can experience temperatures up to 27º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 27º ºC in Abidjan, compared to the 4º ºC average in Lyon.

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