Flying from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
Cotonou's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Cotonou two hours behind Addis Ababa.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ADD to COO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. 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.
Ethiopian Airlines is your ticket to exploring Cotonou (and maybe even some other great corners of Benin!). Browse the direct flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Cotonou Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers ADD to COO flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Cotonou Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between ADD and COO:
Lome Airport
Libreville Airport
Kotoka International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Cotonou Airport (COO)
$754 is currently the best price for a one-way Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,637. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from ADD to COO, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Cotonou Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from ADD to COO.
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Handy information about Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, data shows 67.14% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Addis Ababa Bole International Airport from central Addis Ababa, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Cotonou Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to ADD:
Arriving at Cotonou Airport (COO)
If you're getting in on a late Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Cotonou Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near COO:
Travel at your own speed with a Cotonou Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Europcar or Avis and experience more of Cotonou and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Cotonou Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Cotonou Airport (COO) to central Cotonou
From Cotonou Airport, Cotonou is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Cotonou Airport (COO)
June is the busiest month for flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Cotonou Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Cotonou in February.
The warmest month in Cotonou is March, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Cotonou Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from ADD to COO in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Benin
Cotonou has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Benin waiting to be discovered. About 23 kilometres north-west of Cotonou, a visit to Abomey-Calavi will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Eglise Catholique BON PASTEUR De Djadjo, Eglise Catholique St Paul Zogbadjè and HOLY LAND PARC CALAVI.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Benin, head for Djougou, about 386 kilometres north of Cotonou. Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Arrêt bus de Djougou and Grande Mosquée de Djougou are among its highlights.
