Flying from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
Cotonou is seven hours ahead of Houston and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your IAH to COO flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to check out another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Cotonou Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is a sought-after stop between IAH and COO.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to Cotonou Airport (COO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Cotonou Airport flight is $1,576. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $2,700. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from IAH to COO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Cotonou Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Cotonou Airport.
Handy information about Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Of all flights leaving Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
Central Houston to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to IAH? If you're boarding an early flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Cotonou Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cotonou Airport (COO)
If you're arriving on a late Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Cotonou Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near COO:
Grab a Cotonou Airport rental car and discover Cotonou and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Europcar and Avis are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Cotonou Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Cotonou Airport (COO) to central Cotonou
From Cotonou Airport, Cotonou is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Cotonou Airport (COO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Cotonou Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Cotonou in March.
Lock in your flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Cotonou Airport for March if you'd like to explore Cotonou during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
August sees average temperatures of between 23ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from IAH to COO sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Benin
Turn your Benin trip into a bigger adventure with a visit to Abomey-Calavi, located around 23 kilometres north-west of Cotonou. HOLY LAND PARC CALAVI is just one of the popular sights to add to your must-see list.
Your trip through Benin wouldn't be complete without a stop in Djougou. Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is among the highlights in this destination, which is about 386 kilometres north of Cotonou.
