Travelling from Paris to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
Planning your flight from Paris to Cotonou Airport (COO) begins with finding the most convenient airport to kick off your trip. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are the main terminals in Paris.
Hop on a direct flight from Paris to Cotonou Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 7 minutes.
Paris and Cotonou (where Cotonou Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch when you arrive.
With 9 direct flights a week between the two airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Cotonou Airport (COO) is the most popular route. Corsair operates the earliest flight at 13:25. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest departure from CDG to COO is with Corsair at 16:15.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Paris to COO.
Popular months like June or other peak seasons mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to Cotonou Airport (COO) operate out of this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from Paris to Cotonou Airport with Air France. This popular carrier offers services from CDG.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing flights from Paris to COO departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
From central Paris, CDG is around 27 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to reach the terminal.
Want a convenient hotel close to Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Paris to Cotonou Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Looking for more options for a direct flight from Paris to Cotonou Airport (COO)? Check out the fares departing from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
Catch your direct flight from Paris to COO with Air France. This is one of the main airlines flying this route out of ORY.
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Paris to Cotonou Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you choose to do, check out these options between Paris Orly Airport and COO:
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
Libreville Airport (LBV)
ORY is about 19 kilometres from central Paris. It takes 34 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 57 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Paris to COO, stay in one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport:
About Cotonou Airport (COO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Paris to Cotonou Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near COO instead:
Getting from Cotonou Airport (COO) to central Cotonou
Cotonou Airport to the centre of Cotonou is around 10 minutes in a car. It's approximately 6 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Cotonou Airport (COO)
Book a one-way ticket from Paris to Cotonou Airport from 360 € or travel return from just 551 €. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
To pick up cheap tickets from Paris to COO, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap tickets from Paris to Cotonou Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
Set up a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when prices fall. Timing is key for finding cheap tickets from Paris to COO.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Paris to Cotonou Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Paris to Cotonou Airport (COO)
June is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Paris to Cotonou Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Cotonou, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Schedule your flight from Paris to COO for March if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cotonou to range from 26ºC to 32ºC.
August sees average temperatures of between 23ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap flights from Paris to Cotonou Airport sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Cotonou
After locking in your flight from Paris to Cotonou Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cotonou:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Dantokpa Market, Fondation Zinsou and Place des Martyrs are top attractions which should be on every Cotonou itinerary.
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