What kinds of trips can I take from Cotonou?

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, the majority of trips from Cotonou are long-haul, accounting for 78% of all flights. Medium-haul flights make up 10% of the routes, offering a moderate travel duration. Short-haul trips are less common, representing 12% of the available flights from this origin.

Which countries have the cheapest places to fly from Cotonou?

Historically, some of the most affordable places to fly from Cotonou are found in Gabon, with Libreville typically having a median price of $439. Côte d’Ivoire also offers competitive prices, as seen with Abidjan's median price of $464. For European destinations, Milan in Italy has a median price of $581, while Las Palmas in Spain typically costs $656. These prices reflect observations over the trailing 90 days.

When are flights from Cotonou at their lowest price?

Historically, flights from Cotonou tend to be at their lowest prices in August, 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 to fly, with an average price of $849. These trends are based on historical pricing data.

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COO
Libreville
Gabon • 2027-01-16
45% AI deal score
$295
$258
One-way
COO
Douala
Cameroon • 2026-09-25
75% AI deal score
$502
$292
One-way
COO
Lomé
Togo • 2026-09-13
37% AI deal score
$308
$301
One-way
COO
Abidjan
Côte d’Ivoire • 2026-10-14
37% AI deal score
$208
$310
One-way
COO
Brazzaville
Republic of the Congo • 2027-01-04
78% AI deal score
$553
$351
One-way
COO
Dakar
Senegal • 2026-10-30
69% AI deal score
$486
$393
One-way
COO
Yaoundé
Cameroon • 2027-01-04
49% AI deal score
$509
$413
One-way
COO
Lagos
Nigeria • 2026-09-29
35% AI deal score
$304
$422
One-way
COO
Accra
Ghana • 2026-09-27
40% AI deal score
$479
$442
One-way
COO
Paris
France • 2027-07-03
88% AI deal score
$631
$462
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 you will frequently find itineraries that include at least one layover when searching for flights from Cotonou.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Cotonou, the most economical fares right now start at $419 to Libreville, Gabon. You can also find competitive prices to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, starting at $525, and to Lyon, France, with fares from $575. These represent some of the most affordable international destinations currently available from Cotonou.

Over the last 90 days, the most frequently discounted destination from Cotonou has been Libreville, Gabon. Following closely in popularity are routes to Lagos, Nigeria, and Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. These cities consistently appear among the most available flight deals from Cotonou.

Flights from Cotonou connect to a wide range of destinations, with 117 unique cities reachable over the last 90 days. The top three countries by share of recent fares are Gabon, accounting for 24%, Nigeria with 19%, and Côte d’Ivoire at 14%. This indicates a strong focus on West and Central African routes, alongside broader international connections.

The flight distances from Cotonou are predominantly long-haul, with 78% of routes classified as long-distance international trips. Medium-haul flights make up 10% of the routes, while short-haul trips account for 12%. This distribution highlights that most air travel from Cotonou involves significant distances.

Most popular airlines from Cotonou

Air France

Brussels Airlines

Kiwi International Air Lines

Ethiopian Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Qatar Airways

Hapagfly

CHC Airways

Last-minute flights going from Cotonou soon

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Ottawa

Cotonou (COO) - Ottawa (YOW)

Air France

$2,403

$1,603

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Hong Kong

Cotonou (COO) - Hong Kong (HKG)

Ethiopian Airlines

$2,638

$1,648

One-way

Mon, Aug 31

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Dubai

Cotonou (COO) - Dubai (DXB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,255

$913

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Guangzhou

Cotonou (COO) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Ethiopian Airlines

$2,329

$1,623

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Bangkok

Cotonou (COO) - Bangkok (BKK)

Ethiopian Airlines

$2,067

$1,430

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Seoul

Cotonou (COO) - Seoul (ICN)

Ethiopian Airlines

$2,161

$1,804

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Cotonou

Paris

TOP

France • Sep 2026

from

$570

Atlanta

TOP

United States • Sep 2026

from

$981

Beijing

TOP

China • Oct 2026

from

$1,094

London

TOP

United Kingdom • Nov 2026

from

$714

Dubai

TOP

United Arab Emirates • Aug 2027

from

$727

Hong Kong

TOP

Hong Kong • Aug 2026

from

$1,650

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Cotonou

-30%

COO - Sapporo

$2,796 → $1,958

-33%

COO - Ottawa

$2,403 → $1,603

-39%

COO - Beijing

$1,806 → $1,093

-38%

COO - Atlanta

$1,592 → $981

Popular Airports from Cotonou

Cotonou airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Fri - Sat - Sun

The cheapest flights from Cotonou are often found on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$256 direct / ~$419 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from Cotonou Cadjehoun are to Libreville, Gabon, and Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Brussels Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines, Camair-Co

International and regional carriers offer the most routes from Cotonou.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 months in advance

Booking 2-8 months in advance offers the best prices for flights from Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Aug

Prices from Cotonou tend to be lower in Aug.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Libreville

Flights from Cotonou to Libreville are cheapest at USD 256 for a direct one-way ticket.

Cotonou main airports to depart from

Cadjehoun (COO)

Cheapest

Cotonou Cadjehoun is ideal for travelers seeking direct flights from Benin's largest city.

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

💸 Flights from ~$420

Airports nearby Cotonou used as alternative

Lomé–Tokoin International (LFW)

Japan • Oct 2026

92% AI deal score

$8,814

$5,689

Save $3,125

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From COO

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New Delhi

India • Oct 2026

91% AI deal score

$4,814

$3,165

Save $1,649

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From COO

Elite

Islamabad

Pakistan • Oct 2026

91% AI deal score

$5,486

$3,765

Save $1,721

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From COO

Elite

Montreal

Canada • Sep 2026

78% AI deal score

$7,083

$6,432

Save $651

Royal Jordanian, +1

Business Class

From COO

Elite

Guangzhou

China • Sep 2026

78% AI deal score

$8,410

$7,678

Save $732

Royal Air Maroc, +1

Business Class

From COO

Elite

Zanzibar

Tanzania • Dec 2026

76% AI deal score

$3,242

$2,989

Save $253

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From COO

Elite

Shanghai

China • Sep 2026

76% AI deal score

$11,036

$10,938

Save $98

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From COO

Elite

Malé

Maldives • Dec 2026

75% AI deal score

$6,226

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From COO

Elite

Paris

France • Sep 2026

73% AI deal score

$2,603

Corsairfly

Business Class

From COO

Elite

Marrakesh

Morocco • Oct 2026

71% AI deal score

$2,013

Air France

Business Class

From COO

Elite

Douala

Cameroon • Sep 2026

65% AI deal score

$2,199

$1,635

Save $564

Hapagfly

Business Class

Booking Flights from Cotonou: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations have been available from Cotonou for under $700. For example, Libreville typically has a median price of $439, and Abidjan often sees median prices around $464. Other options include European cities such as Milan, with a median price of $581, and Venice, which typically has a median price of $623. These prices are based on observations across 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, while Nigeria represents 19%. Côte d’Ivoire is also a significant destination, making up 14% of the available routes.

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 available. This trend has been observed across the trailing 90 days, indicating their regular availability for travelers departing from Cotonou.

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Flights from Cotonou: Overview

Insights for flights from Cotonou

Most popular airlines from Cotonou

Air France

Brussels Airlines

Kiwi International Air Lines

Ethiopian Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Qatar Airways

Hapagfly

CHC Airways

Last-minute flights going from Cotonou soon

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Ottawa

Cotonou (COO) - Ottawa (YOW)

Air France

$2,403

$1,603

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Hong Kong

Cotonou (COO) - Hong Kong (HKG)

Ethiopian Airlines

$2,638

$1,648

One-way

Mon, Aug 31

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Dubai

Cotonou (COO) - Dubai (DXB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,255

$913

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Guangzhou

Cotonou (COO) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Ethiopian Airlines

$2,329

$1,623

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Bangkok

Cotonou (COO) - Bangkok (BKK)

Ethiopian Airlines

$2,067

$1,430

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

COO - Seoul

Cotonou (COO) - Seoul (ICN)

Ethiopian Airlines

$2,161

$1,804

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Cotonou

Paris

TOP

France • Sep 2026

from

$570

Atlanta

TOP

United States • Sep 2026

from

$981

Beijing

TOP

China • Oct 2026

from

$1,094

London

TOP

United Kingdom • Nov 2026

from

$714

Dubai

TOP

United Arab Emirates • Aug 2027

from

$727

Hong Kong

TOP

Hong Kong • Aug 2026

from

$1,650

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Cotonou

-30%

COO - Sapporo

$2,796 → $1,958

-33%

COO - Ottawa

$2,403 → $1,603

-39%

COO - Beijing

$1,806 → $1,093

-38%

COO - Atlanta

$1,592 → $981

Popular Airports from Cotonou

Cotonou airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Fri - Sat - Sun

The cheapest flights from Cotonou are often found on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$256 direct / ~$419 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from Cotonou Cadjehoun are to Libreville, Gabon, and Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Brussels Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines, Camair-Co

International and regional carriers offer the most routes from Cotonou.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 months in advance

Booking 2-8 months in advance offers the best prices for flights from Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Aug

Prices from Cotonou tend to be lower in Aug.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Libreville

Flights from Cotonou to Libreville are cheapest at USD 256 for a direct one-way ticket.

Cotonou main airports to depart from

Cadjehoun (COO)

Cheapest

Cotonou Cadjehoun is ideal for travelers seeking direct flights from Benin's largest city.

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

💸 Flights from ~$420

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.

Maldives • Dec 2026

75% AI deal score

$6,226

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From COO

Elite

Paris

France • Sep 2026

73% AI deal score

$2,603

Corsairfly

Business Class

From COO

Elite

Marrakesh

Morocco • Oct 2026

71% AI deal score

$2,013

Air France

Business Class

From COO

Elite

Douala

Cameroon • Sep 2026

65% AI deal score

$2,199

$1,635

Save $564

Hapagfly

Business Class

Booking Flights from Cotonou: Frequently Asked Questions

Cheap Flights from Cotonou

Today’s best flight deals from Cotonou

Flights from Cotonou: Overview

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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 - Sat - Sun

From ~$256 direct / ~$419 roundtrip

Brussels Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines, Camair-Co

2-8 months in advance

Aug

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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New Delhi

Islamabad

Montreal

Guangzhou

Zanzibar

Shanghai

Malé

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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 - Sat - Sun

From ~$256 direct / ~$419 roundtrip

Brussels Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines, Camair-Co

2-8 months in advance

Aug

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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Tokyo

New Delhi

Islamabad

Montreal

Guangzhou

Zanzibar

Shanghai

Malé

Paris

Marrakesh

Douala

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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