Flying from Libreville Airport (LBV) to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Libreville Airport to Cotonou Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Libreville and Cotonou are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from LBV to COO start at 08:35 — the earliest with Air Cote D'Ivoire. The last departure is at 19:40 with Mauritania Airlines International. In total, there are 14 weekly Libreville Airport to Cotonou Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your LBV to COO flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like June? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A good range of airlines offer direct flights from Libreville Airport to Cotonou Airport. Fly nonstop to Cotonou with these top carriers and get to know this incredible part of Benin:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air Senegal.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Libreville Airport to Cotonou Airport. These are the top stopovers between LBV and COO:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Libreville Airport (LBV) to Cotonou Airport (COO)
$300 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Libreville Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. A return flight starts at $657. These prices can change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from LBV to COO by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Libreville Airport to Cotonou Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Libreville Airport to Cotonou Airport.
Handy information about Libreville Airport (LBV)
Central Libreville to Libreville Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Searching for a handy hotel close to LBV? If you're boarding an early flight from Libreville Airport to Cotonou Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cotonou Airport (COO)
Reserve a hotel near COO if you're catching a late Libreville Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cotonou Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Europcar or Avis and explore beyond Cotonou's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Cotonou Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
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 most popular month for flights from Libreville Airport to Cotonou Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Cotonou in February.
The warmest month in Cotonou is March, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Libreville Airport to Cotonou Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
August sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LBV to COO sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Benin
You've done Cotonou, now it's time to discover other parts of Benin. Travel about 23 kilometres north-west to Abomey-Calavi to tick off its leading sights. From Eglise Catholique BON PASTEUR De Djadjo to Eglise Catholique St Paul Zogbadjè and HOLY LAND PARC CALAVI, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 386 kilometres north of Cotonou, Djougou is another essential stop in Benin. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Arrêt bus de Djougou and Grande Mosquée de Djougou.