Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
The timezone in Cotonou is UTC+1, which is ten hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you catch your MEL to COO flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as January? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Cotonou Airport (COO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cotonou Airport flight is $1,423. A return ticket is currently $3,072. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from MEL to COO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cotonou Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MEL to COO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cotonou Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cotonou Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to MEL:
Arriving at Cotonou Airport (COO)
If you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cotonou Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near COO:
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 and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cotonou and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Cotonou Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
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)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cotonou Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Cotonou. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Cotonou is March, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cotonou Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEL to COO in August. Temperatures average between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Benin
You've seen Cotonou, now it's time to discover other corners of Benin. Journey around 23 kilometres north-west to Abomey-Calavi to tick off its must-visit 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.
Around 386 kilometres north of Cotonou, Djougou is another favourite stop in Benin. Experience major highlights starting with Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Arrêt bus de Djougou and Grande Mosquée de Djougou.
