Flying from Cotonou Airport (COO) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Cotonou Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is 6 hours 45 minutes.
Paris's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Cotonou.
Every week, there are five Cotonou Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off early, go for the 23:30 Air France flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 23:55 with Air France.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your COO to CDG flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Air France offers direct flights from Cotonou Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Paris — and maybe even more of France if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with Air France on this route.
With 69.05% of services arriving as scheduled, Air France is the most punctual carrier offering COO to CDG flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cotonou Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between COO and CDG include:
Mohammed V Airport
Abidjan Airport
Libreville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cotonou Airport (COO) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
$762 is currently the best price for a one-way Cotonou Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. A return flight starts from $996. These prices may change depending on availability.
Score cheap tickets from COO to CDG by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Cotonou Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from COO to CDG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cotonou Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Handy information about Cotonou Airport (COO)
71% of flights departing from Cotonou Airport land at their destination on time.
Cotonou Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Cotonou. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Cotonou Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to COO:
Arriving at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Book a hotel close to CDG if you're catching a late Cotonou Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and explore beyond Paris's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The quietest month for a flight from Cotonou Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Paris based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Cotonou Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Paris, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from COO to CDG sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of France
Paris is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres south-east of Paris, a visit to Lyon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris, Nantes is another favourite stop in France. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.


