Cairo to Abidjan (CAI–ABJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
EY4928
EY Etihad
32N
9:30 PM
EET T3
2:20 AM+1
GMT
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MS883
MS Egyptair
32N
9:35 PM
EET T3
2:25 AM+1
GMT
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY4929
EY Etihad
32N
3:20 AM
GMT T2
11:20 AM
EET
6h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MS884
MS Egyptair
32N
4:30 AM
GMT T2
11:00 AM
EET
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Cairo to Abidjan
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 2,868 mi 6h 50m nonstop -2h behind 11 1-stop hubs

CAI–ABJ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Etihad Airways and Egyptair lead the route. The flight covers 2,868 miles in approximately 6h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAI–ABJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 3 32N 6h50
MS Egyptair 3 32N 6h50 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – EY, MS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (3 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: MS (3 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CAI to ABJ direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAI to ABJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
389
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Abidjan is 2 hours behind Cairo.
CAI: EET · ABJ: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 4:00 PM in Abidjan.
Distance & Flight Time
2,868 mi / 4,616 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 50m.
Visa & Entry

Egyptian passport holders must obtain an eVisa before traveling to Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire). The eVisa is available online and covers tourism stays of up to 3 months. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least two blank pages. Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for all travelers.

Getting to CAI

Cairo has no direct rail link to the airport yet. Metro Line 3 terminates at Adly Mansour station, still several kilometers short of CAI. From Adly Mansour, taxis or ride-hails cover the remaining distance in 15-20 minutes. Uber and Careem from downtown Cairo to the airport cost EGP 100-200 and take 45-60 minutes outside rush hour. Rush hour (7:00-10:00, 16:00-20:00) on the Ring Road can double that.

Yellow metered taxis charge EGP 150-300 depending on your starting point. Old black-and-white taxis lack meters, so agree on a price before getting in. CTA public buses 356, 400, and 1138 run from central Cairo to the airport (EGP 5-25) but are slow and crowded. Airport shuttle buses from major hotels cost EGP 25-50. For reliability, Uber or Careem with a pre-set fare is the path of least friction.

CAI–ABJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairo to Abidjan route.
Route details
Distance2,868 mi / 4,616 km
Flight time6h 50m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: CAI
IATA / ICAOCAI / HECA
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Passengers/yr29.0M
Elevation322 ft / 98 m
Destination: ABJ
IATA / ICAOABJ / DIAP
TimezoneAfrica/Abidjan
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAI to ABJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Cairo International Airport to Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport take approximately 6h 50m. The route covers 2,868 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Etihad Airways and Egyptair.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from CAI to ABJ. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ACC, ALG, TUN, ADD, NBO, DLA, CDG, DOH, LOS, JFK and BRU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Abidjan is 2 hours behind Cairo.
Yes, return flights from ABJ to CAI 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 CAI to ABJ

Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways and Egyptair. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CAI to ABJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAI to ABJ ranges from 6 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,868 miles (4,616 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via ACC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.