Traveling from Brussels to Cotonou Airport (COO): What you need to know
Start your vacation planning by working out where you'll catch your flight from Brussels to Cotonou Airport (COO). Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) are the main airports in Brussels.
The average time for a direct Brussels to Cotonou Airport flight is 6 hours 30 minutes.
Cotonou Airport is located in Cotonou. The city's timezone is UTC+1 — the same as Brussels.
To ensure you catch your flight from Brussels to COO, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
With more people on the move during high season, plan to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
You can jump on a direct flight from Brussels to Cotonou Airport (COO) out of Brussels Airport (BRU).
When departing from BRU, you can take a direct flight from Brussels to Cotonou Airport with Brussels Airlines.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between BRU and COO is Brussels Airlines.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Brussels Airlines.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Brussels to COO with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Brussels Airport (BRU), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BRU and COO include:
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
BRU is around 14 kilometers from central Brussels. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Brussels Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Brussels to Cotonou Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Brussels Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.97% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
You can arrive at CRL from the center of Brussels in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes to cover the 56 kilometers or so.
Get your vacation started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Brussels to COO flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport has an on-time performance rate of 71.71%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport land on time.
About Cotonou Airport (COO)
Have a late flight from Brussels to Cotonou Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near COO and shut your eyes sooner:
Follow your own route with a Cotonou Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Europcar or Avis and see more of Cotonou and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Brussels to Cotonou Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Cotonou Airport (COO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Cotonou Airport is AED 1,363. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 2,379. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Brussels to COO by booking eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for January. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Brussels to Cotonou Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Locking in a cheap flight ticket from Brussels to COO is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in a cheap flight from Brussels to Cotonou Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Brussels to Cotonou Airport (COO)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Brussels to Cotonou Airport (COO). June is when most people visit Cotonou. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in February.
Lock in a Brussels to COO flight ticket departing in March if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cotonou to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Brussels to Cotonou Airport in August when temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Cotonou
After booking your flight from Brussels to Cotonou Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cotonou:
All great vacations should include a little sightseeing. Havana beach, Fidjrosse Beach and Dantokpa Market are must-visits when exploring Cotonou.
Explore more of Benin
Bohicon is just one of the many cities in Benin waiting to be explored once you've seen Cotonou. Around 97 kilometers away to the north, top sights here include Grand Temple vaudou AZIZAHE : amour, chance, richesse, mystères vaudou, Maître vaudou Gonou, Saint François D'Assise and Église immaculée conception.
Around 105 kilometers north-west of Cotonou, Abomey is another essential stop in Benin. Start your sightseeing at Royal Palaces of Abomey, Exhibition of the King Béhanzin in his Royal Palace and Palais des rois d'Abomey.
