Traveling from Douala Airport (DLA) to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Douala Airport to Cotonou Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Douala and Cotonou share the same timezone, UTC+1.
To ensure you catch your DLA to COO flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Air Senegal offers direct flights from Douala Airport to Cotonou Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Cotonou — and maybe even more of Benin if time allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Air Senegal.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Douala Airport to Cotonou Airport. These are the top stopovers between DLA and COO:
Libreville Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Douala Airport (DLA) to Cotonou Airport (COO)
$322 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Douala Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. A return flight starts from $609. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from DLA to COO by booking ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Douala Airport to Cotonou Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from DLA to COO is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Douala Airport to Cotonou Airport.
Handy information about Douala Airport (DLA)
Of all flights departing from Douala Airport, 53.91% land on schedule at their destination.
Douala Airport is around 10 kilometers from central Douala. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to DLA? If you're boarding an early flight from Douala Airport to Cotonou Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cotonou Airport (COO)
Consider staying in a hotel near COO if you're on a late Douala Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Cotonou Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Europcar or Avis and see more of Cotonou and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Cotonou Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Cotonou Airport (COO) to central Cotonou
From Cotonou Airport, Cotonou is approximately 6 kilometers away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the center by car.
When to fly to Cotonou Airport (COO)
June is the busiest month for flights from Douala Airport to Cotonou Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Cotonou in February.
When reserving your flight from Douala Airport to Cotonou Airport, think about the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Cotonou, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DLA to COO in August. Average temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Benin
Abomey-Calavi is just one of the many places in Benin waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Cotonou. Around 23 kilometers away to the north-west, its best attractions include Eglise Catholique BON PASTEUR De Djadjo, Eglise Catholique St Paul Zogbadjè and HOLY LAND PARC CALAVI.
Around 386 kilometers north of Cotonou, Djougou is another essential stop in Benin. No visit is complete without checking out Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Arrêt bus de Djougou and Grande Mosquée de Djougou.
