Abidjan to Istanbul (ABJ–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TK556
TK Turkish
333
11:35 PM
GMT T1
9:40 AM+1
+03
7h 5m
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TK557
TK Turkish
7M8
11:55 PM
GMT T1
10:20 AM+1
+03
7h 25m
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✓
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TK559+2
TK Turkish
7M8
11:55 PM
GMT T1
10:20 AM+1
+03
7h 25m
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TK555
TK Turkish
7M8
5:25 PM
+03
9:40 PM
GMT
7h 15m
58%
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CAI Cairo 7h 45m EYMS → ETJULO Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul flights
LOS Lagos 9h 35m ETME → TK Lagos (LOS) to Istanbul flights
TUN Tunis 10h 2m TU → BJTKTU Tunis (TUN) to Istanbul flights
COO Cotonou 11h AZETSN → TK Cotonou (COO) to Istanbul flights
DSS Dakar 11h 3m ETKQ → TK Dakar (DSS) to Istanbul flights
ALG Algiers 11h 5m AH → AHTK Algiers (ALG) to Istanbul flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 11h 8m AFKL → 3U6EAF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Istanbul flights
ACC Accra 11h 10m EKETME → SQTK Accra (ACC) to Istanbul flights
ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) 12h 4m SS → TO Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) (ORY) to Istanbul flights
ADD Addis Ababa 13h 13m ETEYXY → ETTK Addis Ababa (ADD) to Istanbul flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Abidjan to Istanbul
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,201 mi 7h 25m nonstop +3h ahead

ABJ–IST is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,201 miles in approximately 7h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore ABJ Routes IST Routes ABJ Live Flights IST Live Flights
All flights from Istanbul (IST) Istanbul to Abidjan flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ABJ–IST service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 7 333, 7M8 7h05-7h25 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – TK
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ABJ to IST direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABJ to IST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
CAI ~7h 45m NIM ~9h 18m LOS ~9h 35m TUN ~10h 2m DLA ~10h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
811
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of Abidjan.
ABJ: GMT · IST: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Abidjan, it's 9:00 PM in Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
3,201 mi / 5,151 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 25m gate to gate.
Getting from IST

M11 Metro to Gayrettepe takes about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart) with connections to M2 (Taksim) and M7. Runs from 5am to midnight. The metro bypasses O-7 motorway traffic, which is frequently heavy into the city.Havaist buses serve major destinations including Taksim, Kadıköy (European and Asian sides), and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (₺50–80). Taxis from arrivals are metered; insist on the meter. Journey to Sultanahmet or Taksim costs ₺400–700 depending on traffic. Rental cars available. Hotel shuttles common for business hotels near the city.

Istanbul Climate

The new airport sits 35km from central Istanbul on the European side, slightly inland and exposed to Black Sea weather systems. Winters (December–March) are cold (0–8°C) with fog, rain, and occasional snow. Snow on the exposed plateau is more likely than in the city. Ice on taxiways causes delays.

Summers are warm (25–32°C) with dry, reliable weather. Spring and fall bring heavy rain and strong northerly winds (Poyraz) that can affect smaller aircraft. Fog is the primary low-season disruption risk. The airport's elevated position makes it slightly windier than the Atatürk site it replaced.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

ABJ–IST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abidjan to Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance3,201 mi / 5,151 km
Flight time7h 25m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ABJ
Full nameFélix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport
IATA / ICAOABJ / DIAP
TimezoneAfrica/Abidjan
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABJ to IST flights.
Nonstop flights from Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport to İstanbul Airport take about 7h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 3,201 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ABJ to IST: Turkish Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cairo, Murtala Muhammed and Tunis Carthage.
Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of Abidjan.
Yes, return flights from IST to ABJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ABJ to IST

Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ABJ to IST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABJ to IST is about 7 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,201 miles (5,151 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cairo, Murtala Muhammed and Tunis Carthage. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.