Flying from Brussels to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO): What you need to know
Brussels Airport (BRU) is Brussels's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Brussels to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO) leaving from here.
6 hours 35 minutes is the average duration of a direct Brussels to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport flight.
Cotonou (where Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport is located) and Brussels share the UTC+1 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
Take your pick of 2 direct flights each week between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO). This is the busiest route, with Brussels Airlines offering a 11:30am departure from BRU to COO.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Brussels to COO. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as October and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
You can hop on a direct flight from Brussels to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO) leaving from Brussels Airport (BRU).
Brussels Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Brussels to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport taking off from BRU.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between BRU and COO is Brussels Airlines.
Brussels Airlines is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Brussels to COO with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Brussels Airport (BRU), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BRU and COO include:
Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)
Accra Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport (ABJ)
BRU is around 13 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 20 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Brussels Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Brussels to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
72% of flights that depart Brussels Airport reach their destination on time.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
You can reach CRL from the centre of Brussels in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Brussels to COO flight? Relax in a hotel near Brussels South Charleroi Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
72% of all departures from Brussels South Charleroi Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Brussels to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near COO:
Pick up a Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport rental car and discover Cotonou and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Europcar and Avis are well-known companies you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Brussels to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport flight.
Getting from Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO) to central Cotonou
Central Cotonou is around 6 kilometres from Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO)
$656 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport. Return flights start from $1,126. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap flights from Brussels to COO by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
January is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Brussels to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Brussels to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Brussels to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO). Plan your visit to Cotonou in October for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Cotonou is March, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Brussels to COO plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Brussels to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport in August when temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Cotonou
After booking your flight from Brussels to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cotonou:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Havana beach, Fidjrosse Beach and Dantokpa Market are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Cotonou itinerary.
Explore more of Benin
Bohicon is just one of the many cities in Benin waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Cotonou. Around 97 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Grand Temple vaudou AZIZAHE : amour, chance, richesse, mystères vaudou, Maître vaudou Gonou, Saint François D'Assise and Église immaculée conception.
Abomey is another well-known destination in Benin and is around 105 kilometres northwest of Cotonou. No journey is complete without dropping by Exhibition of the King Béhanzin in his Royal Palace, Royal Palaces of Abomey and Palais des rois d'Abomey.