# ABJ — Abidjan (Abidjan–Félix Houphouët-Boigny International)

> ABJ (Abidjan–Félix Houphouët-Boigny International) is the main international airport serving Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/abj-abidjan

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Order Yango or Heetch, or use the official taxi cooperative
- **Typical fare:** CFA 4,000–CFA 8,000
- **Journey time:** 20–35 min to Plateau/Cocody
- **Pickup point:** Rideshare zone outside Arrivals; taxi desk in terminal
- **Key warning:** Yango is by far the cheapest; curb 'orange taxis' negotiate prices and overcharge tourists
- **Fare reality (ABJ → Plateau):** expected CFA 4,000–CFA 8,000 · concerning CFA 15,000+ · likely scam CFA 25,000+ curb taxi
- **Overall risk:** medium — Yango (rideshare) and Heetch operate; official airport taxi cooperative is metered. Aggressive curb touts at night.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of ABJ, ranked

1. **Yango / Heetch** _(recommended)_ — cost CFA 4,000–CFA 8,000, journey 20–35 min, wait 3–10 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Cheap; Tracked
2. **Official taxi cooperative** _(recommended)_ — cost CFA 7,000–CFA 12,000, journey 20–35 min, wait Immediate, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Metered; Regulated
3. **Aéro-Bus to Plateau** — cost CFA 2,500, journey 30–45 min, wait Every 30 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Cheapest
   - Cons: Less frequent
4. **Negotiated 'orange' taxi** — cost CFA 10,000–CFA 25,000, journey 20–35 min, wait Immediate, payment Cash.
   - Cons: Tourist-priced

## First 30 minutes after landing at ABJ

1. Get visa if required (many require e-visa)
2. Clear immigration
3. Collect bags, clear customs
4. Order Yango/Heetch or use the official taxi co-op desk
5. Confirm app plate
6. Total to Plateau: 20–35 min

## Common scams at ABJ

- **Yellow-fever certificate check shakedown** (medium risk): Health desk asks for cert; if missing, 'fine' demanded. _How to avoid:_ Bring your yellow fever certificate — it is genuinely required.
- **Curb tout overcharge** (medium risk): Drivers cluster outside the official rank quoting 3× normal fare. _How to avoid:_ Use Yango/Heetch app from the designated zone.

## Payment warnings at ABJ

- CFA cash for taxis and bus; cards in hotels

## Arrival checklist for ABJ

- Yellow fever card
- Yango / Heetch installed
- CFA cash for tips

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Last updated: June 2026

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