Abidjan is the cultural hub of West Africa, the third-largest French-speaking city in the world and the primary economic centre of the Ivory Coast. If you are planning a trip to Abidjan then you should definitely consider these direct flights to Abidjan from South African Airways.
By booking your direct flights to Abidjan through SAA, you are assured comfortable seating with adequate leg room, an award-winning wine selection, a choice of other beverages and an in-flight meal that'll show why we've been awarded an honorary membership by the South African Chefs Association. Your flight, however, is not the only aspect of your journey that we can assist you with. Through our partners, we can also help you find accommodation and arrange transport. You can also use this page to find out more about our check-in options.
Direct flights to Abidjan with South African Airways means that you will experience award-winning service all the way.
Check-in for flights to Abidjan
Check-in times
- Check-in time for all regional flights is 2 hours and 30 minutes prior to departure.
- Online check-in for e-ticket holders opens 24 hours before flight departures and closes 2 hours prior to international flight departures.
Online check-in
SAA offers an internet check-in service.
This service enables you to:
- Print your boarding pass up to 24 hours prior to flight departure.
- Select or change your seat.
Mobile check-in
SAA mobile check-in service allows you to check in from your internet-enabled mobile phone. Go to m.flysaa.com and:
- Submit your e-ticket number or booking reference number on the check-in screen.
- Download your online boarding pass including Apple's Passbook.
- On arrival at the airport show your online boarding pass to security for scanning.
Self check-in kiosks
Our self-service check-in kiosks are available at the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and King Shaka International Airport in Durban.
Use these user-friendly touchscreen devices to:
- Print your boarding pass
- Select your seat.
Please note that:
- This check-in option is available to all passengers with confirmed flight tickets on South African Airways.
- All self-service check-in kiosks close 90 minutes before departure time.
Bag drop counter
- Bag drop counters are for passengers with checked baggage who have checked in using flysaa.com or a self-service check-in kiosk.
- After you’ve printed your online boarding pass, proceed to the bag drop counter where your baggage will be tagged and sent to the aircraft.
Abidjan Car Rental and Airports Transfers
After booking your direct flight to Abidjan through SAA, follow one of the links below to rent a car or to arrange an airport transfer. We've partnered with the best service providers, so you can rest assured that you'll have reliable transport.
Car Rental
Airport Transfers
Abidjan Hotels
We've partnered with Hotels.com® to ensure that you get the accommodation you want in Abidjan. Just follow the link and find out how easy it is to arrange accommodation.
Things to do in Abidjan
- The Plateau. This is the central business district of Abidjan and here you'll find many shops and restaurants. This is the place to visit if you want to taste and see what Abidjan is all about.
- Parc du Banco. This park consists of 7,500 acres of tropical rain forest and is on the outskirts of the city. There's an abundance of tropical plant and animal life to found here, as well as great picnic areas, a restaurant and an arboretum.
- St. Paul Cathedral. The architecture of this Church is unlike any other. The closest that one can get to describing it is to say that it looks like "half a suspension bridge". The inside is just as impressive. Biblical stories are depicted on the walls and the massive stained glass tableaux will remind you of the Basilica in Yamoussoukro. It is the most popular religious attraction in the whole of the Ivory Coast and definitely worth a visit.