Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
Cotonou's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Cotonou one hour ahead of Birmingham.
To ensure you get on your BHX to COO flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to tour another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Cotonou Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Charles de Gaulle Airport is a well-known stop between BHX and COO.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Cotonou Airport (COO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Cotonou Airport flight is $1,348. A return fare is currently $1,901. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BHX to COO, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Birmingham International Airport to Cotonou Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from BHX to COO.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Cotonou Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
65.48% of flights that take off from Birmingham International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham International Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Cotonou Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near BHX:
Arriving at Cotonou Airport (COO)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Birmingham International Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near COO instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cotonou Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Europcar or Avis and venture far and wide through Cotonou and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cotonou Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Cotonou Airport (COO) to central Cotonou
From Cotonou Airport, Cotonou is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Cotonou Airport (COO)
June is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Cotonou Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Cotonou in February.
The warmest month in Cotonou is March, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Birmingham International Airport to Cotonou Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
August sees average temperatures of between 23ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BHX to COO sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Benin
Cotonou is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Benin waiting to be explored. About 23 kilometres north-west of Cotonou, a visit to Abomey-Calavi will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Eglise Catholique BON PASTEUR De Djadjo, Eglise Catholique St Paul Zogbadjè and HOLY LAND PARC CALAVI.
Djougou is another favourite destination in Benin and is around 386 kilometres north of Cotonou. No journey is complete without dropping by Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Arrêt bus de Djougou and Grande Mosquée de Djougou.
