Air Côte d’Ivoire to launch Abidjan–Beirut non‑stop in March
Air Côte d’Ivoire will launch three weekly non‑stop flights between Abidjan and Beirut from 29 March 2026, operated by its new Airbus A330‑900neos, with tickets now on sale. The schedule features afternoon departures from Abidjan and early‑morning returns from Beirut, aiming to shorten journey times and meet demand between West Africa and Lebanon while complementing the carrier’s Paris network.
From summer 2026, the Abidjan–Paris route will increase from daily to eight weekly with adjusted timings. The Beirut service will face one‑stop competition from Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Royal Air Maroc, but no non‑stop rival. The added capacity and connectivity are expected to support tourism flows, diaspora travel and trade links between Côte d’Ivoire, Europe and the Middle East.
Source: Aerospace Global News