Can I fly direct from Cotonou to Addis Ababa?

Historically, direct flights from Cotonou to Addis Ababa have accounted for approximately 33.1% of all available flights. This indicates that a significant portion of travelers on this route typically involve at least one stopover. When connecting flights are taken, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This suggests that while direct options exist, connecting flights are common for this route.

How long does it take to fly from Cotonou to Addis Ababa?

The direct flight from Cotonou to Addis Ababa typically takes approximately 5 hours and 40 minutes. This route covers a distance of 4022 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 8 hours and 15 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings associated with direct travel compared to itineraries involving a layover.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Cotonou to Addis Ababa?

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly with a layover from Cotonou to Addis Ababa. Connecting flights had a median price of $1214, while direct flights had a median price of $1340. This represents a premium of approximately 10% for direct flights. Direct flights constituted about 23.5% of the total flights, indicating that while they are available, connecting options are more prevalent and often more economical.

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Cotonou to Addis Ababa: Overview

Insights for flights from Cotonou to Addis Ababa

Most itineraries for flights from Cotonou to Addis Ababa connect at least once, with only 33.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct options exist, you will frequently encounter routes with one or more connections.

When considering cheap flights from Cotonou to Addis Ababa, the typical journey, including connections, spans 20h 55m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route, making it important to factor in layover times when planning your trip.

The cheapest time to fly from Cotonou to Addis Ababa is often in September, with a median fare of $968. Other cost-effective months include February, where the median fare is $1225, and January, with a median fare of $1250. These months offer more favorable pricing compared to the overall median.

Fares for this route typically range from $1216–$1654, with a median of $1285. Right now, fares are below the typical level, which can present a good opportunity for booking. However, the share of recent fares classified as a good price is 0%, indicating that particularly low prices are not currently common. New deals for this route show up several times a week, so consistent monitoring can be beneficial.

The distance between Cotonou and Addis Ababa is approximately 4022 km, classifying this as a long-haul journey. This considerable distance contributes to the longer flight times and the common occurrence of connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Cotonou to Addis Ababa

Regular price: $1,280 - $1,650

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Cotonou to Addis Ababa.

The regular price range for flights from Cotonou to Addis Ababa is between 1280 USD and 1650 USD. The current lowest deal is 1106 USD with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Aug 21-Aug 23.

now $1,106

Low $1,280

High $1,650

The cheapest time to fly from Cotonou to Addis Ababa

The cheapest month to fly from Cotonou to Addis Ababa is September, with a median price of $968. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $2143. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $968

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,143

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Dec

Direct flights from Cotonou to Addis Ababa

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Cotonou to Addis Ababa

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Addis Ababa

Cotonou (COO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,419

$1,133

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Addis Ababa

Cotonou (COO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,571

$1,153

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Addis Ababa

Cotonou (COO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Kiwi International Air Lines

$1,070

$2,148

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Addis Ababa

Cotonou (COO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,499

$1,133

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Addis Ababa

Cotonou (COO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Kiwi International Air Lines

$947

$2,148

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Addis Ababa

Cotonou (COO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Kiwi International Air Lines

$1,074

$2,148

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cotonou to Addis Ababa

2 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 21

$1,571 → $1,153

27%

5 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 25

$1,499 → $1,133

24%

7 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 25

$1,419 → $1,133

20%

5 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 29

$1,452 → $1,241

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Cotonou to Addis Ababa

Cotonou - Addis Ababa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Cotonou to Addis Ababa are below the typical level at $1106.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices.

Historically, September has the lowest median price at $968 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 20h 55m.

The median flight duration from Cotonou to Addis Ababa is 20 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 33.1% of flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights.

Ethiopian Airlines provides direct flight options for the Cotonou to Addis Ababa route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Cotonou to Addis Ababa appear on a regular cadence.

Cotonou main airports to depart from

Cadjehoun (COO)

Cheapest

Cotonou Cadjehoun is a convenient departure airport for flights from Cotonou to Addis Ababa.

📍 ~2 km from Cotonou (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$992

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD)

Cheapest

Addis Ababa Bole International is the primary airport for flights to Addis Ababa, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$992

Airports nearby Addis Ababa used as alternative

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International (DIR)

Cheapest

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport serves eastern Ethiopia and has strong commercial links to the capital.

📍 ~347 km from Addis Ababa (ADD) (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,531

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Addis Ababa

69% AI deal score

$4,068

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From COO

Elite

Aug 21

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

66% AI deal score

$4,772

Hapagfly, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Cotonou to Addis Ababa is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was observed to be around $1206. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made closer to the travel date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $1348. Similarly, booking too far in advance, such as 60+ days out, also shows higher average prices, around $1400.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Cotonou to Addis Ababa was considered to be $1216 or less. The median price for this route was $1285, indicating that about half of the flights were available at this price or lower. Prices can go up significantly, with the 75th percentile reaching $1654, suggesting that prices above this amount are on the higher end.

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Cotonou to Addis Ababa, with a median price of $968. February also offered competitive prices, with a median of $1225. The annual median price for this route was $1285, indicating that September provides a notable saving compared to the yearly average. January, with a median price of $1250, was also among the more affordable months.

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Cotonou to Addis Ababa: Overview

Insights for flights from Cotonou to Addis Ababa

How much is a round trip from Cotonou to Addis Ababa

Regular price: $1,280 - $1,650

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Cotonou to Addis Ababa.

The regular price range for flights from Cotonou to Addis Ababa is between 1280 USD and 1650 USD. The current lowest deal is 1106 USD with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Aug 21-Aug 23.

now $1,106

Low $1,280

High $1,650

The cheapest time to fly from Cotonou to Addis Ababa

September

Cheapest

Flights from $968

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,143

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Dec

Direct flights from Cotonou to Addis Ababa

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Cotonou to Addis Ababa

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Addis Ababa

Cotonou (COO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,419

$1,133

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Addis Ababa

Cotonou (COO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,571

$1,153

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Addis Ababa

Cotonou (COO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Kiwi International Air Lines

$1,070

$2,148

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Addis Ababa

Cotonou (COO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,499

$1,133

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Addis Ababa

Cotonou (COO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Kiwi International Air Lines

$947

$2,148

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Addis Ababa

Cotonou (COO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Kiwi International Air Lines

$1,074

$2,148

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cotonou to Addis Ababa

2 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 21

$1,571 → $1,153

27%

5 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 25

$1,499 → $1,133

24%

7 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 25

$1,419 → $1,133

20%

5 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 29

$1,452 → $1,241

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Cotonou to Addis Ababa