Traveling from Cotonou Airport (COO) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Cotonou Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport is 6 hours 10 minutes.
Cotonou and Paris are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from COO to CDG start from 22:55 — the earliest with Air France. The latest departure is at 23:25 with Air France. Overall, you can take your pick of nine weekly Cotonou Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flights.
Your COO to CDG flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
Air France has direct flights from Cotonou Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Paris — and maybe even more of France if your schedule allows.
The airline most travelers prefer to fly with on this route is Air France.
Air France is the most punctual carrier operating COO to CDG flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cotonou Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between COO and CDG:
Mohamed V International Airport
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport
Libreville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cotonou Airport (COO) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
$404 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cotonou Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. A return flight starts at $489. These fares can change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from COO to CDG by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Cotonou Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from COO to CDG.
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Handy information about Cotonou Airport (COO)
Of all flights departing from Cotonou Airport, 76.36% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Cotonou Airport from central Cotonou, it'll take around 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near COO. Whether you're catching an early flight from Cotonou Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you're arriving on a late Cotonou Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CDG:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar to explore Paris and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Charles de Gaulle Airport to central Paris has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometers away.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
June is the busiest month for flights from Cotonou Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Paris in January.
Before locking in your flight from Cotonou Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from COO to CDG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Paris has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be explored. About 386 kilometers south-east of Paris, a visit to Lyon will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Nantes is another standout destination in France and is around 338 kilometers south-west of Paris. No journey is complete without seeing Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.