Abidjan airport fees: what you pay at ABJ
Passengers leaving Abidjan pay several charges listed on the ASECNA AIP page for Côte d'Ivoire, in force from 4 September 2025. The passenger charge is 30,000 FCFA on flights outside ECOWAS and 12,000 FCFA to an ECOWAS airport. A security charge adds 12,500 FCFA outside ECOWAS or 10,000 FCFA within it. The page lists a 3,000 FCFA hotel tax on flights leaving the country, a 4,000 to 5,000 FCFA safety charge and a 1,000 FCFA local tax on tickets issued in Côte d'Ivoire.
Every charge at this airport
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How it is paid | Set by | Collected by / goes to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger charge, departing Abidjan to an airport outside ECOWAS Amended 4 September 2025 1 | 30,000 FCFA | Passengers departing Abidjan | Not stated on the page, normally inside the ticket | Ivorian authorities, published in the ASECNA AIP | Not stated on the AIP page | In force |
| Passenger charge, departing Abidjan to an ECOWAS airport Amended 4 September 2025 1 | 12,000 FCFA | Passengers departing Abidjan | Not stated on the page, normally inside the ticket | Ivorian authorities, published in the ASECNA AIP | Not stated on the AIP page | In force |
| Passenger charge, departing Abidjan to another Ivorian airport The page table places 3,000 FCFA on a separate line from the domestic heading, so the match is not certain 1 | 3,000 FCFA | Passengers departing Abidjan on domestic flights | Not stated on the page, normally inside the ticket | Ivorian authorities, published in the ASECNA AIP | Not stated on the AIP page | Unconfirmed |
| Passenger charge for connecting passengers at Abidjan 1 | 1,500 FCFA domestic, 6,000 FCFA ECOWAS, 15,000 FCFA other | Passengers connecting at Abidjan | Not stated on the page, normally inside the ticket | Ivorian authorities, published in the ASECNA AIP | Not stated on the AIP page | In force |
| Security charge (sûreté) 1 | 12,500 FCFA outside ECOWAS, 10,000 FCFA ECOWAS, 2,000 FCFA domestic | Passengers boarding at Abidjan | Not stated on the page, normally inside the ticket | Ivorian authorities, published in the ASECNA AIP | Not stated on the AIP page | In force |
| Safety charge (sécurité) The page lists arrival and departure together and does not say if it is charged once or each way 1 | 5,000 FCFA outside ECOWAS, 4,000 FCFA ECOWAS | Full-fare passengers over 12, on arrival or departure | Not stated on the page, normally inside the ticket | Ivorian authorities, published in the ASECNA AIP | Not stated on the AIP page | In force |
| Hotel tax Nil on domestic flights 1 | 3,000 FCFA | Passengers boarding for an airport outside Côte d'Ivoire | Not stated on the page, normally inside the ticket | Ivorian authorities, published in the ASECNA AIP | Not stated on the AIP page | In force |
| Local tax (taxe communale) 1 | 1,000 FCFA | Passengers boarding at Abidjan with a ticket issued in Côte d'Ivoire | Not stated on the page, normally inside the ticket | Ivorian authorities, published in the ASECNA AIP | Not stated on the AIP page | In force |
Evidence summary: 1 linked source, 7 charges confirmed in force, 1 unconfirmed. Suspended and proposed charges are not treated as payable now.
How to pay
- Look for these charges in the taxes section of your ticket.
- The AIP page does not describe a cash desk for passengers.
- VIP lounge access is a separate optional fee listed on the same page.
What this page does not cover
This page does not cover visa fees and is not legal advice. Fees change: check the date above and your ticket receipt before you travel.
Common questions
How much is the departure charge at Abidjan airport?
For a flight outside ECOWAS the passenger charge is 30,000 FCFA and the security charge 12,500 FCFA, per the ASECNA AIP page in force from 4 September 2025.
Do ECOWAS flights cost less?
Yes. The passenger charge is 12,000 FCFA and the security charge 10,000 FCFA for flights to an ECOWAS airport.
What do connecting passengers pay at Abidjan?
The page lists 1,500 FCFA for domestic, 6,000 FCFA for ECOWAS and 15,000 FCFA for other onward flights.
Sources
Change log
- : Page published. Figures checked against the sources listed.