Travelling from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
Cotonou is one hour ahead of Dakar and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DSS to COO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like June? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Cotonou (and then discovering more of Benin!) is easy with Air Senegal. This popular airline offers direct flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Cotonou Airport.
Air Senegal is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Cotonou Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between DSS and COO:
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport
Bamako-Senou International Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Cotonou Airport (COO)
$611 is currently the best price for a one-way Blaise Diagne International Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,360. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DSS to COO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Cotonou Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Of all flights leaving Blaise Diagne International Airport, 66.96% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Blaise Diagne International Airport is about 64 kilometres from central Dakar. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
If you're catching an early flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Cotonou Airport, why not stay close by? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) at Studio Meublé. KËR Mouna is another handy accommodation option near DSS.
Arriving at Cotonou Airport (COO)
Book a hotel near COO if you have a late Blaise Diagne International Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Cotonou Airport rental car and explore Cotonou and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Europcar and Avis are popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Cotonou Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Cotonou Airport (COO) to central Cotonou
Cotonou Airport to central Cotonou has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Cotonou Airport (COO)
June is the most popular month for flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Cotonou Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Cotonou in February.
When reserving your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Cotonou Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Cotonou, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
August sees average temperatures of between 23ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DSS to COO around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Benin
You've done Cotonou, now it's time to discover more of Benin. Journey around 23 kilometres north-west to Abomey-Calavi to check 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 busy.
Djougou is another favourite destination in Benin and is around 386 kilometres north of Cotonou. No trip is complete without seeing Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Arrêt bus de Djougou and Grande Mosquée de Djougou.