Are direct flights from Nairobi to Cotonou always the best option?

Direct flights are often the most convenient as they save time and reduce the chances of missed connections. However, connecting flights can sometimes be more economical, especially if you are willing to accept a longer travel time. It's worth comparing both types of itineraries to see what best fits your needs.

Can flexible travel dates help on Nairobi to Cotonou flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Mid-week travel or flying during off-peak seasons may offer lower fares compared to weekends or popular holiday periods. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days can sometimes lead to considerable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Nairobi to Cotonou flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Be aware of any credit card processing fees that might apply to your booking.

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NBO - Cotonou
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Nairobi to Cotonou: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Cotonou

Flights from Nairobi to Cotonou cover a distance of 3,928 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance means you will typically encounter longer journey times due to the need for connections. Understanding the typical duration and connection patterns can help you plan your trip more effectively.

When searching for cheap flights from Nairobi to Cotonou, you'll find fares typically range from $1582–$1590, with a median of $1586. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level. However, the share of recent fares classified as a good price is 0%, indicating that deals are infrequent. New deals for this route are rare, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Cotonou, the data indicates that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $1046. Other relatively cheaper months include July, with a median fare of $1416, and March, where the median fare is $1577. Planning your travel during these months could lead to more favorable prices.

Regarding direct flights from Nairobi to Cotonou, most itineraries connect at least once. The share of recent fares that are non-stop is 0%, meaning all observed flights include connections. When connecting, most itineraries typically involve 2 stopovers.

A typical journey from Nairobi to Cotonou, including connections, takes approximately 21 hours and 5 minutes. This duration reflects the need for multiple stopovers on this route. Travelers should account for this extended travel time when planning their itinerary and consider the layover durations.

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Cotonou

Regular price: $775 - $1,412

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

The regular price range for flights from Nairobi to Cotonou is between $775 and $1412. The current lowest deal is $1092 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Oct 23-Oct 30.

now $1,092

Low $775

High $1,412

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Cotonou

The cheapest month to fly from NBO to COO is November, with a median price of $1046. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $1585. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $1,046

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,585

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Nov

Direct flights from Nairobi to Cotonou

Ethiopian Airlines

Kiwi International Air Lines

Turkish Airlines

Air Tanzania

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Cotonou

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Cotonou

Nairobi (NBO) - Cotonou (COO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,119

$1,169

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Cotonou

Nairobi (NBO) - Cotonou (COO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,049

$1,425

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Cotonou

Nairobi (NBO) - Cotonou (COO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,019

$1,539

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Cotonou

Nairobi (NBO) - Cotonou (COO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,119

$1,171

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Cotonou

Nairobi (NBO) - Cotonou (COO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,059

$1,425

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Cotonou

Nairobi (NBO) - Cotonou (COO)

Kiwi International Air Lines

$1,120

$1,511

One-way

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

7 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 23

$1,123 → $1,163

7 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 24

$1,119 → $1,165

3 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 23

$1,200 → $1,257

2 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 22

$1,200 → $1,257

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Cotonou

Nairobi - Cotonou route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Nairobi to Cotonou are below the typical level at $1092.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $1046.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 21h 5m

The median flight time for this medium-haul route is 21 hours 5 minutes with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers deals

Ethiopian Airlines has 77 direct deals, more than other airlines on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Nairobi to Cotonou are historically rare.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Nairobi to Cotonou.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,184

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport offers an alternative departure option for travelers flying from Nairobi to Cotonou.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1,933

Cotonou main airports to arrive at

Cadjehoun (COO)

Cheapest

Cadjehoun Airport is ideal for direct access to Cotonou, offering convenience for your trip.

📍 ~2 km from Cotonou (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,101

Airports nearby Cotonou used as alternative

Lomé–Tokoin International (LFW)

Lomé–Tokoin International can be a useful alternative due to its proximity and easier border crossing.

📍 ~135 km from Cotonou (requires international land travel)

💸 Flights from ~$785

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cotonou

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Sep 18

Cotonou, Benin

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Turkish Airlines

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From NBO

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Sep 20

Cotonou, Benin

50% AI deal score

$4,024

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

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Oct 06

Cotonou, Benin

49% AI deal score

$5,134

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 06

Cotonou, Benin

49% AI deal score

$5,134

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 06

Cotonou, Benin

49% AI deal score

$5,134

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 06

Cotonou, Benin

49% AI deal score

$5,134

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 06

Cotonou, Benin

49% AI deal score

$5,134

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Sep 21

Cotonou, Benin

49% AI deal score

$5,137

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Sep 21

Cotonou, Benin

49% AI deal score

$5,137

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

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Oct 24

Cotonou, Benin

49% AI deal score

$5,139

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

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Oct 24

Cotonou, Benin

49% AI deal score

$5,139

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

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Oct 24

Cotonou, Benin

49% AI deal score

$5,139

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cotonou

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare prices from various airlines and online travel agencies. Look out for deals and promotions that may be available.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings might also offer different pricing than weekend bookings.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal different flight options or prices. While it may add to your ground travel, the potential savings on airfare could be significant. Always factor in the additional time and cost of transportation to and from alternative airports.

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Nairobi to Cotonou: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Cotonou

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Cotonou

Regular price: $775 - $1,412

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

The regular price range for flights from Nairobi to Cotonou is between $775 and $1412. The current lowest deal is $1092 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Oct 23-Oct 30.

now $1,092

Low $775

High $1,412

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Cotonou

The cheapest month to fly from NBO to COO is November, with a median price of $1046. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $1585. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $1,046

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,585

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Nov

Direct flights from Nairobi to Cotonou

Ethiopian Airlines

Kiwi International Air Lines

Turkish Airlines

Air Tanzania

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Cotonou

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Cotonou

Nairobi (NBO) - Cotonou (COO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,119

$1,169

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Cotonou

Nairobi (NBO) - Cotonou (COO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,049

$1,425

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Cotonou

Nairobi (NBO) - Cotonou (COO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,019

$1,539

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Cotonou

Nairobi (NBO) - Cotonou (COO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,119

$1,171

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Cotonou

Nairobi (NBO) - Cotonou (COO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,059

$1,425

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Cotonou

Nairobi (NBO) - Cotonou (COO)

Kiwi International Air Lines

$1,120

$1,511

One-way

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

7 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 23

$1,123 → $1,163

7 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 24

$1,119 → $1,165

3 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 23

$1,200 → $1,257

2 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 22

$1,200 → $1,257

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Cotonou

Nairobi - Cotonou route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Nairobi to Cotonou are below the typical level at $1092.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $1046.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 21h 5m

The median flight time for this medium-haul route is 21 hours 5 minutes with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers deals

Ethiopian Airlines has 77 direct deals, more than other airlines on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Nairobi to Cotonou are historically rare.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Nairobi to Cotonou.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,184

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport offers an alternative departure option for travelers flying from Nairobi to Cotonou.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1,933

Cotonou main airports to arrive at

Cadjehoun (COO)

Cheapest

Cadjehoun Airport is ideal for direct access to Cotonou, offering convenience for your trip.

📍 ~2 km from Cotonou (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,101

Airports nearby Cotonou used as alternative

Lomé–Tokoin International (LFW)

Lomé–Tokoin International can be a useful alternative due to its proximity and easier border crossing.

📍 ~135 km from Cotonou (requires international land travel)

💸 Flights from ~$785

Cotonou, Benin

49% AI deal score

$5,139

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cotonou

Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Cotonou

Today’s best flight deals from Nairobi to Cotonou

Nairobi to Cotonou: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Cotonou

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Cotonou

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Cotonou

Direct flights from Nairobi to Cotonou

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Cotonou

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

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Cotonou

Nairobi - Cotonou route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

November is historically cheapest

Median flight time is 21h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ethiopian Airlines offers deals

Deals are rare for this route

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Cotonou main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cotonou used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cotonou

Best Elite deals to Cotonou

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Oct 06

Oct 06

Oct 06

Oct 06

Oct 06

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cotonou

How can I find cheap flights from Nairobi to Cotonou?

When should I book flights from Nairobi to Cotonou?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Nairobi to Cotonou?

Are direct flights from Nairobi to Cotonou always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Nairobi to Cotonou flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Nairobi to Cotonou flights?

Related routes

More routes from Nairobi

Flights to Cotonou from other cities

Nairobi to Cotonou: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Cotonou

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Cotonou

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Cotonou

Direct flights from Nairobi to Cotonou

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Cotonou

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

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Cotonou

Nairobi - Cotonou route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

November is historically cheapest

Median flight time is 21h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ethiopian Airlines offers deals

Deals are rare for this route

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Cotonou main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cotonou used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cotonou

Best Elite deals to Cotonou

Sep 18

Sep 20

Oct 06

Oct 06

Oct 06

Oct 06

Oct 06

Sep 21

Sep 21

Oct 24

Oct 24

Oct 24

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cotonou

How can I find cheap flights from Nairobi to Cotonou?

When should I book flights from Nairobi to Cotonou?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Nairobi to Cotonou?