Flying from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Cotonou Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Cotonou is one hour ahead of Abidjan and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are 13 Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Cotonou Airport flights. If you want to jet off as early as possible, opt for the 07:45 Air Cote D'Ivoire flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 23:55 with Turkish Airlines.
Your ABJ to COO flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Cotonou Airport. When you're ready to start your Cotonou adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of Benin:
Air Cote D'Ivoire is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 66.67% of its services landing as planned, Turkish Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating ABJ to COO flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Cotonou Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between ABJ and COO:
Kotoka International Airport
Bamako-Senou International Airport
Blaise Diagne International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Cotonou Airport (COO)
Currently, Rs64,758 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs163,508. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from ABJ to COO by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Cotonou Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, data shows 58.4% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Abidjan to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Looking for a convenient hotel near ABJ? If you're boarding an early flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Cotonou Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cotonou Airport (COO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near COO instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Cotonou Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Europcar or Avis to explore Cotonou and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Cotonou Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cotonou Airport (COO) to central Cotonou
Cotonou Airport to central Cotonou has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Cotonou Airport (COO)
June is the most popular month for flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Cotonou Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Cotonou in February.
The warmest month in Cotonou is March, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Cotonou Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from ABJ to COO in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 27ºC on average.
Explore more of Benin
Abomey-Calavi is just one of the many cities in Benin waiting to be explored after you've experienced 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 essential stop in Benin and is around 386 kilometres north of Cotonou. No trip is complete without a visit to Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Arrêt bus de Djougou and Grande Mosquée de Djougou.