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ABJ Port Bouet Airport (Felix Houphouet Boigny Int'l)
Port Bouet Airport (Felix Houphouet Boigny Int'l) (IATA: ABJ, ICAO:DIAP) is located in the the city of Abidjan, Cote divoire. It is the primary international airport serving Abidjan and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+22521757900

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IATA Code

ABJ

ICAO Code

DIAP

Name

Port Bouet Airport (Felix Houphouet Boigny Int'l)

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Cote divoire (CI)

City

Abidjan

Latitude

5.2613860

Longitude

-3.9262940

Time Zone

UTC+00:00

Phone Number

+22521757900

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Airport Overview

Port Bouet Airport (Felix Houphouet Boigny Int'l)（ABJ）, also known as Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport, is Côte d’Ivoire’s principal international gateway and the main air logistics access point for Abidjan. It is located in Port-Bouët, approximately 16 km southeast of central Abidjan, and operates in the UTC+00:00 time zone. As an international passenger and belly-hold cargo hub, the airport connects Côte d’Ivoire with European, African and Middle Eastern markets. Our platform treats it as a gateway airport rather than a dedicated freighter-only facility: shipment acceptance, transfer options, cargo availability and customs release depend on the operating airline, handling agent, commodity and day-specific flight plan. We coordinate these variables before confirming an export or import solution.

Airport name	Port Bouet Airport (Felix Houphouet Boigny Int'l)
Location	Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
IATA / ICAO	ABJ / DIAP
Coordinates	5.2613860, -3.9262940
Time zone	UTC+00:00
Airport type	International commercial airport with passenger and air cargo operations

Key Highlights

Primary national gateway: Port Bouet Airport (Felix Houphouet Boigny Int'l) is the principal air entry point for Abidjan and Côte d’Ivoire, making it the natural first option for urgent international cargo destined for the country.
International network dependency: Many shipments move on passenger aircraft belly capacity or through airline hub connections; available space and routing can vary by season, aircraft type and operational restrictions.
Abidjan-centered delivery: The airport serves the country’s commercial and industrial concentration around Abidjan, while inland deliveries require separate road planning and customs-release coordination.
Commodity-sensitive handling: Perishables, pharmaceuticals, dangerous goods and oversized cargo require advance acceptance checks rather than routine airport drop-off.
Document-led clearance: Accurate commercial, transport and regulatory documents are essential because customs inspection or missing consignee information can delay cargo release.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team arranges cargo acceptance and handling through the airline and its appointed ground-handling or cargo agency chain. Specific storage zones, equipment, acceptance windows and regulated-commodity capabilities must be confirmed for the selected flight.

General cargo handlingBooking, document review, physical acceptance, build-up and transfer are normally managed through the airline’s designated cargo process.

Temperature-sensitive cargoPharmaceuticals, vaccines, seafood and other perishables require pre-alerting, packaging suitable for the planned dwell time and confirmation of available cool-chain handling.

Dangerous goodsAcceptance is subject to the airline’s dangerous-goods approval, correct IATA DGR documentation, compliant packing, marking, labelling and any route restrictions.

Customs-controlled cargoImport or export cargo remains subject to customs and other government controls. Our team aligns the airway bill, commercial documents, consignee data and broker instructions before arrival.

Special cargoLive animals, human remains, valuable cargo, oversized pieces and vulnerable equipment require individual pre-approval and handling instructions.

Local delivery coordinationAirport pickup, bonded movement where applicable and onward trucking are arranged according to customs status, consignee readiness, road conditions and cargo security requirements.

Routes & Transit Times

Europe: European gateways are commonly used for direct or connecting uplift to and from Côte d’Ivoire. The appropriate gateway depends on the airline, origin, destination and available belly or freighter capacity.
West and wider Africa: Regional connections can support cargo moving to neighboring West African markets and other African destinations, subject to aircraft capacity, transfer rules and interline acceptance.
Middle East and onward markets: Hub connections may provide access to the Middle East and Asia, but transit handling and transfer documentation must be checked before booking.
Transit planning: Transit time is determined by flight availability, connection duration, weekend or holiday schedules, customs processing, security screening and cargo acceptance. Our team quotes only after validating a current routing.

Published schedules, allotments and cut-off times can change without notice. We confirm the operating carrier, connection point, cargo acceptance status and estimated transit at the time of booking rather than promising a fixed route or delivery interval.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Core hinterland: Abidjan and the surrounding economic area are the principal catchment zone. Road feeder planning may also be required for inland Côte d’Ivoire and neighboring West African destinations.
Industrial and commercial cargo: Machinery parts, electrical equipment, telecommunications products, automotive components, project spares and general manufactured goods are suitable for planned air freight when urgency or stock-out risk justifies the cost.
Perishables: Seafood, fresh produce, flowers and other time-sensitive products require harvest or production coordination, protective packaging, fast acceptance and a confirmed temperature-handling plan.
Healthcare cargo: Medicines, laboratory materials and medical devices require product-specific packaging, document control and confirmation of the airline’s temperature and security procedures.
Export documentation: Côte d’Ivoire-origin cargo may require commodity-specific permits or certificates. Our team checks the shipper’s documents with the customs broker and carrier before cargo handover.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: Airline cargo cut-offs differ by carrier, flight, commodity and handling agent. We obtain the applicable acceptance deadline and recommend delivery before the final operational cut-off to allow screening and document review.
Air waybill accuracy: The shipper and consignee’s full legal names, addresses, contact details, piece count, gross weight, dimensions, commodity description and customs information must match the physical shipment and commercial invoice.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, temperature-controlled products, live animals and valuables require advance declaration. Incorrect or incomplete disclosure can lead to refusal, offload or regulatory escalation.
Import release and pickup: Arrival notification does not equal customs release. The consignee or appointed broker should prepare declarations and duties or tax arrangements in advance; storage exposure and pickup access depend on the handling agent’s release process.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the origin, final destination, commodity, HS code, piece dimensions, gross weight, stackability, ready date and any battery or temperature information before requesting a rate.
For perishables and pharmaceuticals, use validated packaging appropriate to the expected transit exposure and request a handling plan, pre-alert and recovery contact before tendering the cargo.
For dangerous goods, provide the shipper’s declaration and packing details early; do not describe regulated articles as “general cargo” to obtain a preliminary quote.
Where direct uplift is unavailable, our team compares hub connections, approved interline options and, when commercially practical, alternate regional gateways while considering customs, trucking and security implications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Port Bouet Airport (Felix Houphouet Boigny Int'l) handle general export cargo?

It generally handles international general cargo through airline and ground-handling arrangements. Acceptance is not automatic: the selected carrier must confirm capacity, commodity eligibility, documentation and the applicable delivery cut-off.

Can our team arrange temperature-controlled cargo through this airport?

We can request a temperature-controlled solution, but the actual service depends on the airline, packaging, route, connection time and handling availability. We require the product range, temperature limits, packaging specification and planned ready date before confirmation.

What commonly delays import cargo?

Typical causes include incomplete consignee data, inconsistent invoice and airway bill information, missing permits, customs inspection, late broker instructions, airline document holds and cargo arriving before the consignee is ready for release.

Is a fixed transit time available for shipments to or from Abidjan?

A fixed time should not be assumed. Our service team provides an estimated transit after checking the current flight plan, connection, commodity acceptance, customs requirements and delivery location.

What information is needed for an accurate quotation?

Please provide origin and destination, commodity description, HS code where available, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, shipment value, ready date, Incoterm, special handling requirements and whether customs clearance or final delivery is required.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, location, coordinates, address, time zone, telephone number and descriptive baseline in this module are taken from the supplied airport record. Operational details such as airline acceptance, schedules, cut-offs, special-cargo capability, customs processing and storage availability are variable and must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

International aviation reference: iata.org

International aeronautical information reference: icao.int

Verification boundary: No unverified runway, cargo-terminal area, warehouse capacity, annual cargo tonnage, carrier frequency, handling fee, customs tariff or guaranteed transit figure is presented. Our platform confirms changeable operating data with the airline, appointed handler, customs broker and consignee before execution.