Flying from London to Cotonou Airport (COO): What you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Cotonou Airport (COO), you'll have a good selection of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The timezone in Cotonou is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London. Cotonou Airport is located in Cotonou.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from London to COO. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from London to COO with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between LHR and COO include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Cotonou Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Cotonou Airport, check out these options when leaving from London Gatwick Airport:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
You can reach LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your London to COO flight? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Cotonou Airport flight:
Flights that leave from STN touch down at their destination as scheduled 64.73% of the time.
About Cotonou Airport (COO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to COO if you have a late flight from London to Cotonou Airport. Check in to one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Go where the road takes you with a Cotonou Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Europcar or Avis and experience more of Cotonou and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around three weeks ahead of your London to Cotonou Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Cotonou Airport (COO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Cotonou Airport is $1,053. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,314. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to COO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Affordable London to Cotonou Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Cotonou Airport (COO)
June is when most people book flights from London to Cotonou Airport (COO). Plan your visit to Cotonou in February for a more laid-back experience.
When booking your London to COO flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. March is the warmest month in Cotonou, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
August has temperatures of between 23ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Cotonou Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cotonou
Once you've booked your flight from London to Cotonou Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cotonou:
Havana beach and Fidjrosse Beach are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Cotonou must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Dantokpa Market.
Explore more of Benin
Cotonou has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Benin waiting to be explored. About 97 kilometres north of Cotonou, a visit to Bohicon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Grand Temple vaudou AZIZAHE : amour, chance, richesse, mystères vaudou, Maître vaudou Gonou, Saint François D'Assise and Église immaculée conception.
If you want to check out another major destination in Benin, head for Abomey, about 105 kilometres north-west of Cotonou. Royal Palaces of Abomey, Exhibition of the King Béhanzin in his Royal Palace and Palais des rois d'Abomey are among the biggest draws.