Flying from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
Berlin and Cotonou are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your BER to COO flight.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cotonou Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between BER and COO:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Brussels Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cotonou Airport (COO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cotonou Airport flight is $828. A return plane ticket right now is $976. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BER to COO if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cotonou Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
74.2% of flights leaving from Berlin Brandenburg Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Berlin Brandenburg Airport from central Berlin, it'll take around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BER? If you're boarding an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cotonou Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cotonou Airport (COO)
Consider booking a hotel close to COO if you're on a late Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cotonou Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Europcar or Avis and find adventure across Cotonou and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Cotonou Airport about three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Cotonou Airport (COO) to central Cotonou
Cotonou Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Cotonou. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Cotonou Airport (COO)
June is the busiest month for flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cotonou Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Cotonou in February.
The warmest month in Cotonou is March, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cotonou Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from BER to COO in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Benin
Abomey-Calavi is just one of the many cities in Benin waiting to be explored after you've experienced Cotonou. Around 23 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Eglise Catholique BON PASTEUR De Djadjo, Eglise Catholique St Paul Zogbadjè and HOLY LAND PARC CALAVI.
Djougou is another essential stop in Benin and is around 386 kilometres north of Cotonou. No trip is complete without a visit to Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Arrêt bus de Djougou and Grande Mosquée de Djougou.