Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
The timezone in Cotonou is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Manchester.
Leave plenty of time to make your MAN to COO flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Cotonou Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MAN and COO:
Mohamed V International Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cotonou Airport (COO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Cotonou Airport flight is $852. A return plane ticket is currently $1,300. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAN to COO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Manchester Airport to Cotonou Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Manchester Airport to Cotonou Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Of all flights leaving Manchester Airport, 59.39% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Manchester Airport to Cotonou Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near MAN:
Arriving at Cotonou Airport (COO)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Manchester Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near COO instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Cotonou Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Europcar or Avis to explore Cotonou and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Cotonou Airport around three weeks before you travel.
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 busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Cotonou Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Cotonou in February.
The warmest month in Cotonou is March, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Manchester Airport to Cotonou Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from MAN to COO in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Benin
Cotonou has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Benin you should also see. Around 23 kilometres north-west of Cotonou, a visit to Abomey-Calavi will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Eglise Catholique BON PASTEUR De Djadjo, Eglise Catholique St Paul Zogbadjè and HOLY LAND PARC CALAVI.
Djougou is another sought-after destination in Benin and is around 386 kilometres north of Cotonou. No trip is complete without visiting Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Arrêt bus de Djougou and Grande Mosquée de Djougou.
