Travelling from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
The timezone in Cotonou is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Accra.
To ensure you catch your ACC to COO flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Cotonou (and then discovering more of Benin!) is easy with Brussels Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Kotoka International Airport to Cotonou Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Brussels Airlines.
With 75.0% of services arriving as planned, Brussels Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating ACC to COO flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kotoka International Airport to Cotonou Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between ACC and COO:
Lome Airport
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport
Brussels Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Cotonou Airport (COO)
ج.م. 21,957 is currently the best price for a one-way Kotoka International Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. A return flight starts at ج.م. 41,408. These prices may change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ACC to COO, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Kotoka International Airport to Cotonou Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kotoka International Airport, data shows 70.37% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Kotoka International Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Accra. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient hotel near ACC? If you've booked an early flight from Kotoka International Airport to Cotonou Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cotonou Airport (COO)
Consider booking a hotel near COO if you're catching a late Kotoka International Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Cotonou Airport rental car and discover Cotonou and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Europcar and Avis are leading providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cotonou Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Cotonou Airport (COO) to central Cotonou
Cotonou Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Cotonou. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Cotonou Airport (COO)
June is the most popular month for flights from Kotoka International Airport to Cotonou Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Cotonou in February.
Book your flight from Kotoka International Airport to Cotonou Airport for March if you want to visit Cotonou during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ACC to COO in August. Temperatures average between 23ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Benin
Abomey-Calavi is just one of the many cities in Benin waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Cotonou. Around 23 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Eglise Catholique BON PASTEUR De Djadjo, Eglise Catholique St Paul Zogbadjè and HOLY LAND PARC CALAVI.
Djougou is another standout destination in Benin and is around 386 kilometres north of Cotonou. No journey is complete without dropping by Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Arrêt bus de Djougou and Grande Mosquée de Djougou.
