Flying from Dubai to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO): What you need to know
The timezone in Cotonou is UTC+1, which is three hours behind Dubai. Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport is located in Cotonou.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Dubai to COO.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like January. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Dubai to COO departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The journey from central Dubai to DXB takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Dubai to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to Dubai International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Dubai International Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Dubai to COO flight? Kick back in a hotel near Al Maktoum International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 57%.
About Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Dubai to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near COO instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Europcar or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cotonou and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Dubai to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport flight.
Getting from Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO) to central Cotonou
From Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport, central Cotonou is around 6 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO)
Currently, $737 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,335. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Dubai to COO. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Dubai to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. October is the quietest month to visit Cotonou. July is when most people book flights from Dubai to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your Dubai to COO plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Cotonou, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Cotonou
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Cotonou right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Dubai to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Cotonou when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your exploring at Havana beach followed by Fidjrosse Beach and Dantokpa Market.
Explore more of Benin
You've visited Cotonou, now it's time to discover other corners of Benin. Travel around 97 kilometres north to Bohicon to tick off its leading sights. From Grand Temple vaudou AZIZAHE : amour, chance, richesse, mystères vaudou, Maître vaudou Gonou to Saint François D'Assise and Église immaculée conception, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another great destination in Benin, consider Abomey, roughly 105 kilometres northwest of Cotonou. Exhibition of the King Béhanzin in his Royal Palace, Royal Palaces of Abomey and Palais des rois d'Abomey are the start of reasons to visit.
