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Abidjan International Airport (ABJ)

Location: The airport is 10 miles (16km) south east of the city centre. Time: GMT. Contacts: Tel: +225 2175 7901. Transfer to the city: The safest transport to the city is by means of an official metered orange taxi, or a courtesy bus arranged by a hotel. Numerous transport touts will offer their services, but these are not recommended. Car rental: Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz are the car rental companies represented at the airport. Facilities: The airport has a post office, a bureau de change (which accepts Visa), a bar, restaurant and pharmacy. There is a duty-free shopping mall, reputedly the biggest in West Africa, selling famous brand names and local fashion and jewellery. Parking: Parking is available. Departure tax: CFA 3,000 for African destinations, otherwise CFA 5,000. Website: http://www.aeria.ci/