Traveling from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
Cotonou is six hours ahead of Detroit and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your DTW to COO flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Cotonou Airport. Istanbul Airport is a popular stopover on the DTW to COO route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Cotonou Airport (COO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Wayne County Airport to Cotonou Airport flight is AED 3,375. A round-trip plane ticket right now is AED 6,024. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from DTW to COO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Cotonou Airport.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Cotonou Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Of all flights leaving Detroit Wayne County Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Detroit Wayne County Airport is around 32 kilometers from central Detroit. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel near DTW? If you've booked an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Cotonou Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cotonou Airport (COO)
If you're getting in on a late Detroit Wayne County Airport to Cotonou Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near COO:
Travel at your own pace with a Cotonou Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Europcar or Avis and experience more of Cotonou and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Cotonou Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Cotonou Airport (COO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Cotonou Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Cotonou in March.
Book your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Cotonou Airport for March if you want to explore Cotonou during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DTW to COO in August. Average temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Benin
Extend your Benin trip with a visit to Abomey-Calavi, located around 23 kilometers north-west of Cotonou. HOLY LAND PARC CALAVI is just one of the popular sights to put on your itinerary.
Where to next? Make your way to Djougou. It's roughly 386 kilometers north of Cotonou and features highlights like Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
