Flying from Toronto to Cotonou Airport (COO): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Toronto to Cotonou Airport (COO). Check out your options for taking off from Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
Cotonou Airport is located in Cotonou. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is five hours ahead of Toronto.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Toronto to COO.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is around 27 kilometers from central Toronto. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Pearson International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Cotonou Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Pearson International Airport's on-time performance, 63.97% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometers away, and getting there by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to COO flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 62.09%.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is around 105 kilometers from central Toronto. Driving from the city center to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Toronto to Cotonou Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations within the expected time frame. At YKF, that figure is 63.64%.
About Cotonou Airport (COO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to Cotonou Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near COO instead:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Cotonou Airport (COO)
$673 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Cotonou Airport. A return flight starts from $1,096. These fares can change based on demand.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Toronto to COO. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Cotonou Airport (COO)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Toronto to Cotonou Airport (COO). June is the most popular month to visit Cotonou. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Cotonou is March, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Toronto to COO plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Cotonou Airport in August when temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Cotonou
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Cotonou right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Toronto to Cotonou Airport:
Havana beach and Fidjrosse Beach are just two of the top attractions to put on your Cotonou travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Dantokpa Market.
Explore more of Benin
Bohicon is just one of the many places in Benin waiting to be explored after you've seen Cotonou. Around 97 kilometers away to the north, top sights here include Grand Temple vaudou AZIZAHE : amour, chance, richesse, mystères vaudou, Maître vaudou Gonou, Saint François D'Assise and Église immaculée conception.
Abomey is another favorite destination in Benin and is around 105 kilometers north-west of Cotonou. No trip is complete without dropping by Royal Palaces of Abomey, Exhibition of the King Béhanzin in his Royal Palace and Palais des rois d'Abomey.
