Travelling from Milan to Cotonou Airport (COO): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Milan to Cotonou Airport (COO), there's a good selection of airports you can start your trip from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are Milan's main terminals.
Cotonou's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Milan. Cotonou Airport is located in Cotonou.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Milan to COO.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Milan to COO that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MXP and COO include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
MXP is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Milano Malpensa Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Milan to Cotonou Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
68.23% of flights that depart Milano Malpensa Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Add a stopover to your journey at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Milan to Cotonou Airport (COO) leaving Orio al Serio International Airport.
BGY is around 64 kilometres from central Milan. It takes 1 hour or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Milan to COO flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Orio al Serio International Airport:
67.49% of flights out of Orio al Serio International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Searching for a flight ticket from Milan to Cotonou Airport (COO) with one or more stops can offer you a bigger choice of departure times along with better fares. When departing from Milano Linate Airport (LIN), here's where you can make a pit stop at on your way to COO:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
From central Milan, LIN is around 11 kilometres away. It takes roughly 30 minutes to get to the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Milan to Cotonou Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Milano Linate Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance rate of LIN is 79.56%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Cotonou Airport (COO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Milan to Cotonou Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near COO instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Cotonou Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Europcar or Avis and explore beyond Cotonou's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Milan to Cotonou Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Cotonou Airport (COO)
$726 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Milan to Cotonou Airport. Return flights start from $1,059. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Milan to COO. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Milan to Cotonou Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Cotonou Airport (COO)
June is the most popular month for flights from Milan to Cotonou Airport (COO). Plan your visit to Cotonou in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Milan to COO flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. March is the warmest month in Cotonou, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Milan to Cotonou Airport in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 27ºC.
More about Cotonou
Start your Cotonou trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Milan to Cotonou Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Your trip to Cotonou should come with a side of sightseeing. Big-name attractions you can't miss include Havana beach, Fidjrosse Beach and Dantokpa Market.
Explore more of Benin
Bohicon is just one of the many places in Benin waiting to be explored after you've experienced Cotonou. Around 97 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Grand Temple vaudou AZIZAHE : amour, chance, richesse, mystères vaudou, Maître vaudou Gonou, Saint François D'Assise and Église immaculée conception.
Abomey is another well-known destination in Benin and is around 105 kilometres north-west of Cotonou. No trip is complete without a visit to Royal Palaces of Abomey, Exhibition of the King Béhanzin in his Royal Palace and Palais des rois d'Abomey.