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Côte d’Ivoire Travel Tips and Information

Côte d’Ivoire Travel Tips and Information

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Official NameRepublic of Côte d'Ivoire
Population23.7 million
CapitalAbidjan
Country CodeCI
LanguageFrench
Country Code (international calls)225

The flight time to Côte d’Ivoire is approximately ---- hours. Check the climate, currency, religion, manners, other information of Côte d’Ivoire below. Wishing you pleasant travels to Côte d’Ivoire.


Côte d'Ivoire is located in West Africa. Countries that border Côte d'Ivoire are Guinea, Liberia, Burkina Faso, Mali and Ghana.

Visa and Immigration Procedures to Ivory Coast

All visitors must have a passport that is valid for at least six months. A visa can be obtained from the Ivorian diplomatic missions. Visitors must obtain a visa unless their countries are on the visa exemption list. Citizens that hold diplomatic or service category passports from Australia, South Africa, Iran, Israel, Gabon, Turkey and Uganda do not need a visa. Citizens of the United States can now apply for a tourist visa over the internet.

Things/Items Allowed into Ivory Coast

Passengers to the Ivory Coast are permitted to bring in 200 individual cigarettes, 1 bottle of an alcoholic drink and 75ml of perfume. All pets must be accompanied by a health certificate.

Things/Items Forbidden out of Ivory Coast

・Illegal Drugs ・Pornography ・Explosives and Weapons ・Alcohol and Spirits

Things/Items Forbidden into Ivory Coast

・Narcotics ・Weapons ・Alcohol

Voice of Travelers to Ivory Coast

First time ticket to Côte d'Ivoire.

This is my first time ticket to visit Côte d'Ivoire.I bought the Tropic Air Airline ticket from Belize into the San Pedro Airport here in Côte d'Ivoire.The on board crew was great and they offered fantastic services and very welcoming.At the airport here in Côte d'Ivoire security checks were very good.I really appreciate the warm welcome from the citizens of Côte d'Ivoire.I got to visit some places here in Côte d'Ivoire that were fascinating.I loved the Tai National Park here in Côte d'Ivoire.The park has a rainforest and I got to see some animals like pygmy hippopotamuses, Olive Colobus monkeys, leopards and chimpanzees.All this things are exciting about Côte d'Ivoire and I hope to visit more exciting places tommorow.

Best place visited in by tourists with ticket into Côte d'Ivoire

I paid for the Kenya Airways ticket from Kenya to come and visit Côte d'Ivoire.This is not my first time ticket to Côte d'Ivoire but I am so interested as if it is my first visit.This visit to Côte d'Ivoire is religious and our main place of visit here in Côte d'Ivoire is the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace Yamoussoukro.This church from Côte d'Ivoire is the largest christian church in the world.The stained glass windows are very attractive and the cathedral boasts more stained glass than all the churches of France put together.This place in Côte d'Ivoire is very interesting and we are yet to explore some other places like St pauls cathedral before leaving Côte d'Ivoire.

Exciting things about your second ticket visit to Côte d'Ivoire.

I have been here in Côte d'Ivoire for the past three days.I came into this country with a ticket from Mali.I boarded the Airfrance and arrived in Côte d'Ivoire safely.I hard first class ticket service at an extra payment and it was a very memorable experience as all the services delivered were of high quality.Here in Côte d'Ivoire I generally loved the traditional foods.I have had delicious Côte d'Ivoire meals like Aloko, Cornmeal Cookies, Fufu, Kedjenou and Calalou. The foods are very sweet and give a memorable experience.Visitors buying tickets to this country should try all these.

Ivory Coast Travel FAQs

Q. What is the climate like?

A. Cote d'Ivoire has a tropical climate, with warm temperatures year-round. May to June is the wettest period across most of the country. December to March, when rainfall is infrequent, is a popular time for travel to the beaches and birdwatching estuaries around Grand-Bassam and Assinie. Many travelers choose to visit Abidjan July to September when temperatures are marginally cooler.

Q. How are transport services?

A. There are cheap means of transport like taxis which are affordable.The fares are fixed but it is a good deal. Bus transport is the most comfortable and reliable means of public transport. Train transport is also provided but it is rarely used by visitors.

Ivory Coast - Direct Flights to Major Airports

Airports handling direct flights toAéroport Félix Houphouët Boigny・Kotoka International Airport(Ghana) ・Conakry International Airport(Guinea) ・Jomo Kenyatta International Airport(Kenya) ・Senou International Airport(Mali) ・Lomé–Tokoin Airport(Togo) etc.

Airports handling direct flights toSan Pedro Airport・Corozal Airport(Belize) ・Caye Caulker(Belize) ・Belize City Municipal Airport(Belize) ・Orange Walk Airport(Belize) etc.

Airports handling direct flights toBouake Airport・Senou International Airport(Mali) etc.

Flight Routes to Ivory Coast

There are many direct flight routes to the Ivory Coast. Main routes into the Ivory Coast are from Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Mali and Belize. Major airlines that fly to the Ivory Coast include Air France, Turkish Air, Brussel Airlines, Emirates and Egyptian Air. The Felix-Houphouet Boigny International Airport is the main international airport.