Multi-airport air transportation in China to Cote d'Ivoire with diversified services

Multiple airports in China provide air transportation services to Côte d'Ivoire. Each airport has different advantages, and airlines have different timeliness and prices. The transportation timeliness is affected by many factors, and charter services are also available.

Airports for air freight services from China to Côte d'Ivoire

There are several airports in China that provide air cargo services to Cote d'Ivoire. The main departure airports include Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) etc. The main destination airport in Cote d'Ivoire is Abidjan Felix Houphouet-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) .
Among them, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Hong Kong International Airport are more commonly used. These two airports have abundant flight resources, and many airlines provide freight services to Côte d'Ivoire. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport also have airlines opening relevant freight routes, which can meet the air freight needs of different regions. Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport in Abidjan is the largest airport in Côte d'Ivoire and the country's main air freight hub, with perfect cargo handling facilities and efficient customs clearance capabilities.
Main departure airports in China

Airport	Code	City	Freight advantage
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport	CAN	Guangzhou	Africa has the most intensive routes, strong cargo aircraft capacity, and supports bulk goods; Ethiopian Airlines / Qatar Airways / UAE Airlines hubs
Hong Kong International Airport	Hong Kong	Hong Kong	Global freight hub, high - frequency flights, 24 - hour customs clearance; suitable for high - value and urgent goods
Shanghai Pudong International Airport	PVG	Shanghai	East China's core hub, convenient transit to Europe, America and Africa; Professional cargo stations for precision instruments, auto parts, etc.
Ezhou Huahu Airport	EHU	Ezhou	SF Express Airlines' main base and new freight routes; price advantages for cross-border e-commerce and electronics
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport	SZX	Shenzhen	Special line for transporting electronic products and lithium batteries; close to the manufacturing base for quick pick-up
Beijing Capital International Airport	PEK	Beijing	The core hub in North China, giving priority to political and economic goods; some direct flights to Africa
Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport	CGO	Zhengzhou	Cross-border e-commerce pilot cities, bonded warehouses are linked; special lines for clothing and small parcels
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport	HGH	Hangzhou	Distribution center for e - commerce goods (such as clothing and small commodities); Supplementary hub in East China

The main cargo airport in Cote d'Ivoire
The core hub for international freight in Côte d'Ivoire is the Abidjan Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (Abidjan Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport, code: ABJ), located in the capital Abidjan (Abidjan), is the only large international airport in the country, responsible for more than 95% of international air freight.
Airport Features:
Complete facilities: It has dedicated cargo terminals (such as Air Cote d'Ivoire Cargo Terminal and DHL Cargo Terminal), customs supervision areas and cold chain storage equipment, and supports various types of goods such as general cargo, fresh food and electronic components.
Route coverage: Connect to the world's major trading areas through the transit hubs of international airlines (such as the Middle East, Africa, and Europe), and is the main gateway for Chinese goods to enter Cote d'Ivoire.

Airlines for air cargo services from China to Cote d'Ivoire

The following are some airlines that provide air cargo services from China to Cote d'Ivoire:

Ethiopian Airlines (ET): It is one of the important airlines connecting China and Africa. It has flights from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and other airports in China, usually transferring to Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire via Addis Ababa. The airline has strong capacity and extensive route network in the African market, and the transportation time is guaranteed. The air transport time from China to Cote d'Ivoire is usually 3-5 days.

Qatar Airways (QR): It has routes in Chinese cities such as Guangzhou and generally transfers to Cote d'Ivoire via Doha. Qatar Airways has a high flight frequency and high efficiency in cargo handling, providing relatively fast transport services for goods.

Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV): There are multiple flights every week departing from some major cities in China and transferring in Riyadh to transport goods to Cote d'Ivoire. Its status as an aviation hub in the Middle East gives it good transfer connections.

Kenya Airways (KQ): There are multiple flights every week that fly directly to Kenya for transit. Starting from airports in China, the goods are transferred to Cote d'Ivoire via the transit hub in Nairobi. The transportation network in the African interior is relatively developed, which facilitates the further distribution of goods.

British Airways (BA): There are daily flights from some cities in China to Côte d'Ivoire via London. British Airways has a high quality of service and has relatively strict standards and specifications in all aspects of cargo transportation.

Emirates Airlines (EK): Flights are available at airports in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other cities in China, usually connecting to Cote d'Ivoire via Dubai. Emirates Airlines has a wide - reaching route network, and Dubai Airport, as an important aviation hub, can provide efficient transit services.

In addition, airlines such as Egypt Air (MS) may also provide air cargo services from China to Cote d'Ivoire.
China → Cote d'Ivoire Cargo Airlines Flight Information

Airline	Flight Number	Departure Airport	Destination Airport	Flight Frequency	Route
Qatar Airways	QR-157	Guangzhou (CAN)	ABJ	Monday and Saturday	CAN-DOH-ABJ
Ethiopian Airlines	ET-071	Ezhou Huahu (EHU)		4 flights per week (4/7)	EHU-ADD-ABJ
Emirates Airlines	EK-176	Hong Kong (HKG)		Daily flights	HKG-DWC-ABJ
Ethiopian Airlines	ET-071	Guangzhou (CAN)		4 flights per week (2/4/6/7)	CAN-ADD-ABJ
Ethiopian Airlines	ET-071	Hong Kong (HKG)		6 flights per week (1-6+7)	HKG-ADD-ABJ
Ethiopian Airlines	ET-071	Shanghai Pudong (PVG)		Daily flights	PVG-ADD-ABJ
Emirates Airlines	EK-176	Guangzhou (CAN)		Daily flights	CAN-DXB-ABJ

Time required for air cargo from China to the airport in Cote d'Ivoire

The time for air freight from China to Cote d'Ivoire (the main airport is Abidjan Felix Houphouet-Boigny International Airport, ABJ) mainly depends on the transit hub, flight type (full cargo/passenger belly compartment), and customs clearance efficiency. As there are no direct scheduled flights from China to Cote d'Ivoire, goods need to be transferred. The following are the time references for different routes (latest compiled in 2025).

Airline	Flight Number	Departure Airport	Shipping time
Qatar Airways	QR-157	Guangzhou (CAN)	3 - 5 days
Ethiopian Airlines	ET-071	Ezhou Huahu (EHU)	3 - 5 days
Emirates Airlines	EK-176	Hong Kong (HKG)	3 - 5 days
Ethiopian Airlines	ET-071	Guangzhou (CAN)	3 - 5 days
Ethiopian Airlines	ET-071	Hong Kong (HKG)	3 - 5 days
Ethiopian Airlines	ET-071	Shanghai Pudong (PVG)	3 - 4 days
Emirates Airlines	EK-176	Guangzhou (CAN)	2-7 days

Key influencing factors

Transfer time:African hubs (ADD/DXB): Fast transfer (6-12 hours), but some flights need to be connected the next day. European hubs (CDG/IST): Strict security check, may be stranded for more than 24 hours.
Origin Airport:First-tier cities (CAN/HKG/PVG): Dense flights, fastest transit available. Second and third-tier cities (e.g. EHU/CGO): Domestic transfer to hub required, adding 1-2 days.
Customs clearance efficiency: Normal customs clearance: 1-2 days (need to prepare COC certification, invoice, packing list in advance). Inspection delay: 3-5 days (common in sensitive product names or document issues).

Cargo charter flights from China to Cote d'Ivoire airport

The following is the information of cargo charter flights from major airports in China that directly fly or stop at Abidjan Airport (ABJ) in Cote d'Ivoire, including aircraft type, route, time and price reference.
Can book cargo charter flight information

Airline	Model	Maximum load	Departure Airport	Route (transit)	Applicable goods	Booking requirements
SF Express	B737-800F	20 tons	Ezhou (EHU)	EHU-DXB-ABJ	E-commerce parcel/general cargo/medicine	Apply 7 days in advance
Ethiopian Airlines	B747-400F	120 tons	Guangzhou (CAN)	CAN-ADD-ABJ	Machinery and equipment/bulk general cargo	COC certification required
Qatar Cargo	B777-200LRF	100 tons	Shanghai (PVG)	PVG-DOH-ABJ	High-value goods/Lithium batteries */Precision instruments	Dangerous goods need to be declared in advance
Atlas Aviation	B747-8F	135 tons	Hong Kong (HKG)	HKG IS-ABJ	Oversized/Industrial Equipment	Air traffic right approval required
Zhongzhou Airlines	A330-200F	60 tons	Zhengzhou (CGO)	CGO-ADD-ABJ	Auto Parts/Cold Chain **	Apply 5 days in advance

Charter flight advantages:

Direct transportation: avoid transit, reduce the risk of cargo damage (especially precision instruments/fragile goods).

Large cargo volume discount: single transport of more than 50 tons can reduce unit costs by 30% -50%.

Customized service: We can coordinate with the local customs clearance agent in Cote d'Ivoire for priority processing.

Reference price for air freight from China to Cote d'Ivoire airport

The air freight price from China to Cote d'Ivoire (the main entry airport is Abidjan ABJ) is greatly affected by factors such as the type of goods, weight and volume, transportation route (transfer hub), timeliness requirements and market supply and demand. The following is the price reference based on the latest market conditions in 2026 (mainly airport to airport, door to door requires additional fees):
China → Abidjan (ABJ), Cote d'Ivoire Air Freight Price List
Qatar Airways (Guangzhou CAN) offers the lowest price (starting from ¥50.30/kg), Ethiopian Airlines (Ezhou EHU) offers only ¥49.30/kg for 1000KG+, while UAE Airlines (Guangzhou CAN) offers ¥56.50/kg for large volume, and the price of Shanghai PVG route is relatively high (starting from ¥57.10/kg).

Airline	Flight Number	Departure Airport	100KG+	300KG+	500KG+	1000KG+	Reference total price (100KG)
Qatar Airways	QR-157	Guangzhou CAN	¥53.60	¥51.84	¥50.30	¥50.30	¥9,089
Ethiopia	ET-071	EHU Ezhou	¥63.30	¥54.80	¥53.30	¥49.30	¥9,152
Emirates Airlines	EK-176	Hong Kong HKG	¥63.72	¥56.88	¥52.92	¥51.94	¥9,317
Ethiopia	ET-071	Guangzhou CAN	¥66.33	¥58.60	¥56.44	¥52.40	¥9,879
Ethiopia	ET-071	Hong Kong HKG	¥70.10	¥61.54	¥56.38	¥53.54	¥10,068
Ethiopia	ET-071	Shanghai PVG	¥65.10	¥62.60	¥60.10	¥57.10	¥10,479
Emirates Airlines	EK-176	Guangzhou CAN	¥74.43	¥62.70	¥61.54	¥56.50	¥10,704

Core factors affecting price
Cargo type: General goods (daily necessities, textiles) < sensitive goods (food, medicine) < dangerous goods (chemicals, batteries) (dangerous goods need to pay an additional special handling fee).
Weight and volume: The larger value between "actual weight" and "volume weight" (length × width × height ÷ 6000) will be used for billing. The unit price for bulky goods (large volume, light weight) is higher.
Transport route: African hub transfer (Ethiopian Airlines) < Middle East hub transfer (Qatar Airways) < European hub transfer (Air France) (the more transfer times, the higher the cost).
Timeliness requirements: Charter flights (fixed schedule) belly cargo (dependent on passenger flights); Express delivery (within 24 hours) requires payment of a “priority handling fee”.
The following is the reference price for air transportation from major Chinese airports to Ivorian airports in June 2026 (in US dollars):

From Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Ivory Coast airport, the air freight price is about 4.30 to 5.80 US dollars per kilogram

From Hong Kong International Airport to Ivory Coast airport, the air freight price is about US$4.40 to US$5.90 per kilogram

From Shenzhen Baoan International Airport to Ivory Coast airport, the air freight price is about US$5.20 to US$5.80 per kilogram

From Ezhou Huahu International Airport to Ivory Coast airport, the air freight price is about US$5.30 to US$6.30 per kilogram

From Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Ivory Coast airport, the air freight price is about 4.00 to 5.40 US dollars per kilogram

From Beijing Capital International Airport to Ivory Coast airport, the air freight price is about $4.80 to $5.90 per kilogram

From Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport to Ivory Coast airport, the air freight price is about $4.00 to $6.00 per kilogram

From Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Ivory Coast Airport, the air freight price is about 4.20 to 5.90 US dollars per kilogram