Traveling from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
Cotonou's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Cotonou one hour behind Beirut.
To ensure you catch your BEY to COO flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Cotonou Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BEY and COO:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Cotonou Airport (COO)
At the moment, AED 1,922 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is AED 3,418. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from BEY to COO, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Cotonou Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BEY to COO by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Cotonou Airport.
Handy information about Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
When it comes to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport's on-time performance, 76.7% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is around 8 kilometers from central Beirut. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near BEY. Whether you have an early flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Cotonou Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Cotonou Airport (COO)
If you're coming in on a late Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Cotonou Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near COO:
Begin your 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.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Cotonou Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Cotonou Airport (COO) to central Cotonou
Cotonou Airport to the center of Cotonou has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometers away.
When to fly to Cotonou Airport (COO)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Cotonou Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Cotonou. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Cotonou Airport for March if you want to visit Cotonou during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
August sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BEY to COO sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Benin
You've visited Cotonou, now it's time to explore other parts of Benin. Journey around 23 kilometers 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, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Djougou is another standout destination in Benin and is around 386 kilometers north of Cotonou. No trip is complete without seeing Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Arrêt bus de Djougou and Grande Mosquée de Djougou.
