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Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Abidjan and Istanbul Airport.

Flights from Abidjan to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Abidjan Felix H. Boigny (ABJ) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Abidjan to Istanbul Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $697 round-trip via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN), compared to $906 for nonstop.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and Royal Air Maroc. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-900neo variants.

One-stop flights from Abidjan to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Cotonou (COO) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Cairo (CAI) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 6% of one-stop connections

Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Abidjan to Istanbul Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $787 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $992, a difference of $205. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Night is the busiest departure period on Abidjan to Istanbul Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abidjan to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 1:10 am and lands at 8:26 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 7:11 am.

The flight takes about 7h 16m.

A nonstop flight from Abidjan to Istanbul Airport takes 7h 16m, covering 3,199 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $697 to $3,363. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Abidjan to Istanbul Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $697, which is 15% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Cotonou (COO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 41m, compared with 11h 23m via Tunis Carthage (TUN) and 12h 14m via Cairo (CAI).

Istanbul Airport is 3 hours ahead of Abidjan (Turkey Time vs Greenwich Mean Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Round-trip flights from Abidjan to Istanbul Airport range from $781 to $1,053, with an average of $841 over the past 12 months. Anything below $781 counts as a good deal.