Near T1 security, this Luggage Shop saves last-minute trips
This small Luggage Shop sits airside in T1, handy if a wheel snaps or a zipper fails right before boarding. Stock leans basic: hard-shell and soft-sided suitcases, carry-ons that fit common 55 x 35 x 20 cm limits, and a few laptop bags. Prices skew higher than city stores, so think emergency replacement rather than planned shopping.
You’ll find standard cabin trolleys, a couple of larger checked-size suitcases, and some lightweight duffels that work as underseat bags on narrow-body flights. Staff usually answer simple size questions for airlines using ABJ T1, like Air Côte d’Ivoire and Air France, but don’t expect deep gear advice. If you care about brand or exact liter capacity, this isn’t that kind of specialist shop.
The accessories wall is the useful part: TSA-style combination locks, luggage tags, cheap neck pillows, and basic rain covers. A replacement strap or lock runs far less than a new bag, and they typically have extra phone-sized travel pouches under 10,000 CFA. Inventory isn’t huge, so you might see only two or three color options in any category.
No posted repair service here: broken handles or wheels usually mean buying a new piece. The shop keeps typical daytime flight hours, roughly from the first morning departures through the last evening bank. If your bag already survived check-in and screening, walk by before you head to your gate, grab a lock and tag combo, and label every piece before boarding.