Traveling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
The timezone in Cotonou is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Edinburgh.
To ensure you catch your EDI to COO flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to tour a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Cotonou Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Charles de Gaulle Airport is a popular stop between EDI and COO.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cotonou Airport (COO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Cotonou Airport flight is AED 1,846. A round-trip plane ticket right now is AED 3,814. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from EDI to COO if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Cotonou Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from EDI to COO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Cotonou Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
67.94% of flights that depart Edinburgh Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Edinburgh Airport is about 14 kilometers from central Edinburgh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near EDI. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Cotonou Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Cotonou Airport (COO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Edinburgh Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near COO instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cotonou Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Europcar or Avis to explore Cotonou and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Cotonou Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cotonou Airport (COO) to central Cotonou
Cotonou Airport to central Cotonou has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometers away.
When to fly to Cotonou Airport (COO)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Cotonou Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Cotonou. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Cotonou is March, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Cotonou Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
August sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EDI to COO around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Benin
Cotonou has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Benin you'll want to see. About 23 kilometers north-west of Cotonou, a visit to Abomey-Calavi will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Eglise Catholique BON PASTEUR De Djadjo, Eglise Catholique St Paul Zogbadjè and HOLY LAND PARC CALAVI.
Djougou is another must-experience destination in Benin and is around 386 kilometers north of Cotonou. No journey is complete without a visit to Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Arrêt bus de Djougou and Grande Mosquée de Djougou.