Flying from Mohamed V International Airport (CMN) to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
Cotonou's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Casablanca.
Give yourself enough time to make your CMN to COO flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Jetting into Cotonou (and then discovering more of Benin!) is a breeze with Royal Air Maroc. This popular carrier has direct flights from Mohamed V International Airport to Cotonou Airport.
Royal Air Maroc tops the list for bookings on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for CMN to COO flights is Royal Air Maroc.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Mohamed V International Airport to Cotonou Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CMN and COO:
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mohamed V International Airport (CMN) to Cotonou Airport (COO)
$873 is currently the best price for a one-way Mohamed V International Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,360. These prices may change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CMN to COO, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Mohamed V International Airport to Cotonou Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from CMN to COO.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Mohamed V International Airport to Cotonou Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Of the flights that depart from Mohamed V International Airport, 64.33% land on time at their destination.
Central Casablanca to Mohamed V International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Need a convenient hotel near CMN? If you're boarding an early flight from Mohamed V International Airport to Cotonou Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cotonou Airport (COO)
If you're landing on a late Mohamed V International Airport to Cotonou Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near COO:
Follow your own route with a Cotonou Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Europcar or Avis and chase adventure across Cotonou and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Cotonou Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Cotonou Airport (COO) to central Cotonou
From Cotonou Airport, Cotonou is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Cotonou Airport (COO)
June is the most popular month for flights from Mohamed V International Airport to Cotonou Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Cotonou in February.
Book your flight from Mohamed V International Airport to Cotonou Airport for March if you want to explore Cotonou during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CMN to COO in August. Average temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Benin
You've done Cotonou, now it's time to explore other parts of Benin. Travel around 23 kilometres north-west to Abomey-Calavi to tick off its popular sights. From Eglise Catholique BON PASTEUR De Djadjo to Eglise Catholique St Paul Zogbadjè and HOLY LAND PARC CALAVI, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another major destination in Benin, consider Djougou, about 386 kilometres north of Cotonou. Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Arrêt bus de Djougou and Grande Mosquée de Djougou are highlights.
