Can I fly direct from Cotonou to Abuja?

Direct flights from Cotonou to Abuja are infrequently available, historically accounting for approximately 1.2% of all flight options. When direct flights are not available, travelers typically encounter itineraries with connecting flights. On average, connecting flights for this route involve 2 stopovers. This indicates that most travelers should anticipate at least one stop when planning their journey.

What's the flight time from Cotonou to Abuja?

The typical direct flight time from Cotonou to Abuja is approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 613 kilometers. For flights involving one stop, the median travel time historically extends to about 13 hours and 10 minutes. This significant difference highlights the impact of layovers on overall journey duration. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their trip.

How often do Cotonou to Abuja flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Cotonou to Abuja route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities to secure better deals. The pricing for this route tends to fluctuate, offering various chances for price reductions within a 30-day window. Monitoring prices regularly could be beneficial for those seeking more favorable fares.

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August 11 - August 15

Cheapest

Best

COO - Abuja

$1,038

$932

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July 24 - July 26

COO - Abuja

$963

$965

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August 25 - September 1

COO - Abuja

$959

$965

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July 17 - July 22

COO - Abuja

$942

$984

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July 14 - July 22

Earliest

COO - Abuja

$894

$991

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July 14 - July 15

Earliest

COO - Abuja

$982

$998

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July 24 - July 29

COO - Abuja

$934

$1,009

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July 28 - July 29

COO - Abuja

$904

$1,011

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September 22 - October 18

COO - Abuja

$876

$1,043

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September 18 - October 18

COO - Abuja

$876

$1,044

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Cotonou to Abuja: Overview

Insights for flights from Cotonou to Abuja

Fares for flights from Cotonou to Abuja typically range from $736–$1038, with a median of $914. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a significant discount can be challenging for this route.

A typical journey from Cotonou to Abuja takes about 20h 15m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration reflects the time spent on layovers in addition to the actual flight segments.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cotonou to Abuja? Travelers looking for the most affordable options will find that March is the cheapest month, with a median fare of $827. Other relatively inexpensive months include July, with a median fare of $907, and June, where the median fare is $908.

For travelers flying from Cotonou to Abuja, most itineraries connect at least once. Only a small fraction, 1.2%, of recent fares were for non-stop flights. For itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Cotonou to Abuja

Regular price: $878 - $1,129

Prices for flights from Cotonou to Abuja are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $878 and $1129. The current lowest deal is $932 with Centre-Avia, for travel from Aug 11-Aug 15.

now $932

Low $878

High $1,129

The cheapest time to fly from Cotonou to Abuja

The cheapest month to fly from Cotonou to Abuja is March, with a median price of $827. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1198. Prices are generally lower from March to October.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $827

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,198

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Direct flights from Cotonou to Abuja

Hahn Air Systems

Centre-Avia

Cimber Sterling

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Cotonou to Abuja

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Abuja

Cotonou (COO) - Abuja (ABV)

Centre-Avia, Cimber Sterling

$877

$936

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Abuja

Cotonou (COO) - Abuja (ABV)

Centre-Avia, Cimber Sterling

$942

$990

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Abuja

Cotonou (COO) - Abuja (ABV)

Turkish Airlines

$977

$2,679

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Abuja

Cotonou (COO) - Abuja (ABV)

Turkish Airlines

$912

$2,772

One-way

Fri, Jul 17

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Abuja

Cotonou (COO) - Abuja (ABV)

Centre-Avia

$936

$985

One-way

Tue, Jul 21

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Abuja

Cotonou (COO) - Abuja (ABV)

Hahn Air Systems

$892

$1,047

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cotonou to Abuja

1 night

Jul 14 - Jul 15

$965 → $895

26 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 30

$905 → $837

5 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 9

$1,017 → $988

5 nights

Jul 14 - Jul 19

$935 → $921

Popular Airports to fly from Cotonou to Abuja

Cotonou - Abuja route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Cotonou to Abuja are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest at $827

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Cotonou to Abuja, with a median price of $827.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 20h 15m

The median flight time from Cotonou to Abuja is 20 hours and 15 minutes, typically with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with Hahn Air Systems offering 33 deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Centre-Avia offers a deal for $932

Centre-Avia has a recent deal for $932 from Cotonou to Abuja, departing August 11 and returning August 15.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Cotonou to Abuja are frequent, appearing often over the last 30 days.

Cotonou main airports to depart from

Cadjehoun (COO)

Cheapest

Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport is the cheapest option for flights from Cotonou to Abuja.

📍 ~2 km from Cotonou city center

💸 Flights from ~$955

Abuja main airports to arrive at

Nnamdi Azikiwe International (ABV)

Cheapest

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is a key arrival point for flights to Abuja.

📍 ~20 km from Abuja city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$955

Airports nearby Abuja used as alternative

Mallam Aminu Kano International (KAN)

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is a major international hub in Northern Nigeria, offering diverse airline options.

📍 ~360 km from Abuja (requires approximately 5-6 hours of road travel)

💸 Flights from ~$1104

Akanu Ibiam International (ENU)

Cheapest

Akanu Ibiam International Airport is a key international gateway for the South-East region with strong domestic connectivity.

📍 ~300 km from Abuja (requires long-distance transit)

💸 Flights from ~$1047

Port Harcourt International (PHC)

Port Harcourt International Airport is one of Nigeria's busiest international airports with an extensive flight network.

📍 ~440 km from Abuja

💸 Flights from ~$1089

Benin (BNI)

Benin Airport offers consistent flight availability and good domestic infrastructure with cabin class variety.

📍 ~310 km from Abuja

💸 Flights from ~$1105

Yakubu Gowon (JOS)

Yakubu Gowon Airport is the geographically closest alternative to Abuja, useful for short-haul regional hops.

📍 ~150 km from Abuja

💸 Flights from ~$1370

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Abuja

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Cotonou to Abuja is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $976. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices around $992, while booking 7-13 days out had an average price of $998. Flights booked 60 or more days in advance generally had higher average prices, reaching approximately $1158.

A good price for a flight from Cotonou to Abuja is considered to be $736 or less, based on historical data across the trailing quarter. The median price for this route was $914. Prices typically ranged up to $1038 for the higher end of observed fares. This threshold represents a price point that is better than 75% of all observed prices for this route.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Cotonou to Abuja, with a median price of $827. July and June also offered relatively lower median prices, at $907 and $908 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $914, indicating that these months typically offer better value. June, despite being one of the cheaper months, also represented the most expensive single month in the trailing 270 days.

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Cotonou to Abuja: Overview

Insights for flights from Cotonou to Abuja

How much is a round trip from Cotonou to Abuja

The cheapest time to fly from Cotonou to Abuja

Direct flights from Cotonou to Abuja

Last-minute flights going from Cotonou to Abuja

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cotonou to Abuja

Popular Airports to fly from Cotonou to Abuja

Cotonou - Abuja route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

March is historically cheapest at $827

Median flight time is 20h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

Centre-Avia offers a deal for $932

Deals are frequent on this route

Cotonou main airports to depart from

Abuja main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Abuja used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Abuja

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Abuja

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