What kinds of trips can I take from Cotonou?

Historically, long-haul flights have accounted for the majority of trips from Cotonou, representing 78% of all routes. Medium-haul flights make up 10% of the available trips, offering intermediate travel distances. Short-haul flights are also available, comprising 12% of the routes from Cotonou. This distribution reflects the typical travel patterns observed over the trailing 90 days.

Which countries have the cheapest places to fly from Cotonou?

Based on historical data, some of the most affordable places to fly from Cotonou are found in Gabon and Côte d’Ivoire. For instance, Libreville in Gabon typically has a median price of $439, and Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire shows a median price of $464. European destinations like Milan, Italy, also offer competitive prices with a median of $581, while Las Palmas, Spain, has a median price of $656, and Istanbul, Turkey, has a median price of $659, across the trailing 90 days.

When are flights from Cotonou at their lowest price?

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from Cotonou, with an average price of $749. This represents a 25% savings compared to the annual median average price of $1004. October is typically the second cheapest month, with an average price of $849. Travelers looking for more economical options may find these months offer better value.

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COO
Libreville
Gabon • 2026-12-21
45% AI deal score
$300
$257
One-way
COO
Douala
Cameroon • 2026-10-19
45% AI deal score
$338
$290
One-way
COO
Lomé
Togo • 2026-10-18
39% AI deal score
$318
$294
One-way
COO
Abidjan
Côte d’Ivoire • 2026-10-19
37% AI deal score
$235
$331
One-way
COO
Yaoundé
Cameroon • 2026-10-19
74% AI deal score
$580
$351
One-way
COO
Lagos
Nigeria • 2027-03-16
28% AI deal score
$290
$436
One-way
COO
Malabo
Equatorial Guinea • 2026-10-15
37% AI deal score
$401
$438
One-way
COO
Nice
France • 2026-11-12
76% AI deal score
$500
$464
One-way
COO
Lyon
France • 2026-10-17
87% AI deal score
$626
$483
One-way
COO
Brussels
Belgium • 2026-10-10
89% AI deal score
$656
$502
One-way

Flights from Cotonou: Overview

Insights for flights from Cotonou

Only 14.7% of recent fares from Cotonou are non-stop, indicating that connecting flights are the dominant option for travelers. This means that if you are looking for cheap flights from Cotonou, you will most often find itineraries that include at least one stop, which can sometimes offer more competitive pricing or a wider range of scheduling choices.

Right now, the cheapest fares from Cotonou start at $415 for a flight to Libreville, Gabon. You can also find flights to Lomé, Togo for as low as $501, and fares to Paris, France starting from $547. These prices represent some of the most economical options currently available for travelers departing from Cotonou.

Travelers from Cotonou have access to a wide range of destinations, with 117 unique cities reachable over the last 90 days. The most frequently offered destinations are concentrated in specific regions, with Gabon accounting for 24% of recent fares, Nigeria for 19%, and Côte d’Ivoire for 14%. This highlights a strong focus on West and Central African routes, alongside some intercontinental options.

The most frequently offered destination from Cotonou recently is Libreville, Gabon. Other popular routes include flights to Lagos, Nigeria, and Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. These destinations consistently appear in recent fare data over the last 90 days, suggesting they are key travel corridors for those flying from Cotonou.

The majority of routes from Cotonou are long-distance international trips, making up 78% of all flights. Medium-haul flights constitute 10% of the routes, while short-haul flights account for 12%. This distribution indicates that Cotonou primarily serves as a departure point for longer international journeys.

Most popular airlines from Cotonou

Air France

Brussels Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Aeroflot

Kiwi International Air Lines

Hapagfly

Qatar Airways

Last-minute flights going from Cotonou soon

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Shanghai

Cotonou (COO) - Shanghai (PVG)

Royal Air Maroc

$2,314

$1,373

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - New Delhi

Cotonou (COO) - New Delhi (DEL)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,480

$1,271

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - New York

Cotonou (COO) - New York (EWR)

Kiwi International Air Lines

$1,643

$1,406

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Amsterdam

Cotonou (COO) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Royal Air Maroc

$927

$1,081

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Paris

Cotonou (COO) - Paris (CDG)

Swiss International Air Lines

$726

$1,065

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Douala

Cotonou (COO) - Douala (DLA)

Camair-Co

$597

$448

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Cotonou

New York

TOP

United States • Nov 2026

from

$1,095

Marseille

TOP

France • Oct 2026

from

$687

Kinshasa

TOP

Democratic Republic of the Congo • Oct 2026

from

$996

Cairo

TOP

Egypt • Nov 2026

from

$1,002

Cape Town

TOP

South Africa • Oct 2026

from

$1,289

Paris

TOP

France • Oct 2026

from

$887

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Cotonou

-23%

COO - Istanbul

$1,055 → $814

-21%

COO - Montpellier

$967 → $762

-16%

COO - Nice

$828 → $693

-11%

COO - Munich

$1,135 → $1,009

Popular Airports from Cotonou

Cotonou airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Fri - Tue - Sun

The best days to find flight deals from Cotonou are Friday, Tuesday, and Sunday.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$254 direct / ~$415 roundtrip

The cheapest deals from Cotonou are to destinations like Libreville, Gabon and Lomé, Togo.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Brussels Airlines, Camair-Co, Air Burkina, Aero-Tropics Air Services

International and regional carriers offer the most routes from Cotonou.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance offers the lowest median airfares from Cotonou.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Feb, Mar, Jan

Flights from Cotonou tend to be cheaper in Feb, Mar, and Jan.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Libreville

Flights from Cotonou to Libreville are cheapest, starting at 254 USD direct.

Cotonou main airports to depart from

Cadjehoun (COO)

Cheapest

Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport is ideal for travelers seeking direct flights from Cotonou.

📍 ~2 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$418

Airports nearby Cotonou used as alternative

Lomé–Tokoin International (LFW)

South Africa • Oct 2026

87% AI deal score

$2,617

$1,772

Save $845

Kiwi International Air Lines

Business Class

From COO

Elite

Paris

France • Nov 2026

87% AI deal score

$2,698

$2,163

Save $535

Brussels Airlines

Business Class

From COO

Elite

London

United Kingdom • Nov 2026

82% AI deal score

$3,699

$3,177

Save $522

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From COO

Elite

Paris

France • Nov 2026

76% AI deal score

$2,983

$2,754

Save $229

Corsairfly

Business Class

From COO

Elite

London

United Kingdom • Nov 2026

76% AI deal score

$3,125

$3,110

Save $15

Brussels Airlines

Business Class

From COO

Elite

London

United Kingdom • Nov 2026

76% AI deal score

$4,137

$4,040

Save $97

Royal Air Maroc

Business Class

From COO

Elite

Dubai

United Arab Emirates • Dec 2026

75% AI deal score

$3,645

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From COO

Elite

London

United Kingdom • Nov 2026

73% AI deal score

$4,050

Royal Air Maroc

Business Class

From COO

Elite

Malta

Malta • Nov 2026

73% AI deal score

$2,255

Air France

Business Class

From COO

Elite

Paris

France • Dec 2026

73% AI deal score

$2,530

Corsairfly

Business Class

From COO

Elite

Marrakesh

Morocco • Oct 2026

71% AI deal score

$2,023

Air France

Business Class

Booking Flights from Cotonou: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations have been available from Cotonou for under $700. For example, flights to Libreville typically have a median price of $439, and Abidjan often sees median prices around $464. Other options include European cities like Milan, with a median price of $581, and Venice, at a median price of $623. Travelers can also find deals to Las Palmas for a median of $656 or London for a median of $664, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

From Cotonou, travelers can typically reach 58 unique countries, encompassing 117 distinct cities. Across the trailing quarter, the distribution of available destinations shows that Gabon accounts for 24% of the options. Nigeria is another significant destination, representing 19% of the available routes, while Côte d’Ivoire makes up 14% of the flight options.

Historically, the most frequently served destinations from Cotonou include Libreville in Gabon, Lagos in Nigeria, and Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire. These cities consistently appear among the top routes for travelers departing from Cotonou. This trend has been observed across the trailing 90 days, indicating their regular availability.

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Flights from Cotonou: Overview

Insights for flights from Cotonou

Most popular airlines from Cotonou

Air France

Brussels Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Aeroflot

Kiwi International Air Lines

Hapagfly

Qatar Airways

Last-minute flights going from Cotonou soon

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Shanghai

Cotonou (COO) - Shanghai (PVG)

Royal Air Maroc

$2,314

$1,373

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - New Delhi

Cotonou (COO) - New Delhi (DEL)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,480

$1,271

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - New York

Cotonou (COO) - New York (EWR)

Kiwi International Air Lines

$1,643

$1,406

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Amsterdam

Cotonou (COO) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Royal Air Maroc

$927

$1,081

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Paris

Cotonou (COO) - Paris (CDG)

Swiss International Air Lines

$726

$1,065

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Douala

Cotonou (COO) - Douala (DLA)

Camair-Co

$597

$448

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Cotonou

New York

TOP

United States • Nov 2026

from

$1,095

Marseille

TOP

France • Oct 2026

from

$687

Kinshasa

TOP

Democratic Republic of the Congo • Oct 2026

from

$996

Cairo

TOP

Egypt • Nov 2026

from

$1,002

Cape Town

TOP

South Africa • Oct 2026

from

$1,289

Paris

TOP

France • Oct 2026

from

$887

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Cotonou

-23%

COO - Istanbul

$1,055 → $814

-21%

COO - Montpellier

$967 → $762

-16%

COO - Nice

$828 → $693

-11%

COO - Munich

$1,135 → $1,009

Popular Airports from Cotonou

Cotonou airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Fri - Tue - Sun

The best days to find flight deals from Cotonou are Friday, Tuesday, and Sunday.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$254 direct / ~$415 roundtrip

The cheapest deals from Cotonou are to destinations like Libreville, Gabon and Lomé, Togo.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Brussels Airlines, Camair-Co, Air Burkina, Aero-Tropics Air Services

International and regional carriers offer the most routes from Cotonou.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance offers the lowest median airfares from Cotonou.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Feb, Mar, Jan

Flights from Cotonou tend to be cheaper in Feb, Mar, and Jan.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Libreville

Flights from Cotonou to Libreville are cheapest, starting at 254 USD direct.

Cotonou main airports to depart from

Cadjehoun (COO)

Cheapest

Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport is ideal for travelers seeking direct flights from Cotonou.

📍 ~2 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$418

Airports nearby Cotonou used as alternative

Lomé–Tokoin International (LFW)

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

United Arab Emirates • Dec 2026

75% AI deal score

$3,645

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From COO

Elite

London

United Kingdom • Nov 2026

73% AI deal score

$4,050

Royal Air Maroc

Business Class

From COO

Elite

Malta

Malta • Nov 2026

73% AI deal score

$2,255

Air France

Business Class

From COO

Elite

Paris

France • Dec 2026

73% AI deal score

$2,530

Corsairfly

Business Class

From COO

Elite

Marrakesh

Morocco • Oct 2026

71% AI deal score

$2,023

Air France

Business Class

Booking Flights from Cotonou: Frequently Asked Questions

Cheap Flights from Cotonou

Today’s best flight deals from Cotonou

Flights from Cotonou: Overview

Insights for flights from Cotonou

Most popular airlines from Cotonou

Last-minute flights going from Cotonou soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Cotonou

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Cotonou

Popular Airports from Cotonou

Cotonou airport insights

Fri - Tue - Sun

From ~$254 direct / ~$415 roundtrip

Brussels Airlines, Camair-Co, Air Burkina, Aero-Tropics Air Services

0-2 weeks in advance

Feb, Mar, Jan

Watch fares to Libreville

Cotonou main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Cotonou used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Cotonou

Best Elite deals from Cotonou

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Johannesburg

Paris

London

Paris

London

London

Dubai

London

Malta

Paris

Marrakesh

Booking Flights from Cotonou: Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I fly from Cotonou for under 700 USD?

How many countries can I reach from Cotonou?

Where do most flights from Cotonou go?

What kinds of trips can I take from Cotonou?

Which countries have the cheapest places to fly from Cotonou?

When are flights from Cotonou at their lowest price?

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Flights from Cotonou: Overview

Insights for flights from Cotonou

Most popular airlines from Cotonou

Last-minute flights going from Cotonou soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Cotonou

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Cotonou

Popular Airports from Cotonou

Cotonou airport insights

Fri - Tue - Sun

From ~$254 direct / ~$415 roundtrip

Brussels Airlines, Camair-Co, Air Burkina, Aero-Tropics Air Services

0-2 weeks in advance

Feb, Mar, Jan

Watch fares to Libreville

Cotonou main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Cotonou used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Cotonou

Best Elite deals from Cotonou

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Johannesburg

Paris

London

Paris

London

London

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London

Malta

Paris

Marrakesh

Booking Flights from Cotonou: Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I fly from Cotonou for under 700 USD?

How many countries can I reach from Cotonou?

Where do most flights from Cotonou go?

What kinds of trips can I take from Cotonou?

Which countries have the cheapest places to fly from Cotonou?

When are flights from Cotonou at their lowest price?

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