Flying from Paris to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO): What you need to know
Paris is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Paris to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO) flying out of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
6 hours 30 minutes is the average duration of a direct Paris to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport flight.
Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport is located in Cotonou. The city's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Paris.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO) is the most popular route, with 5 direct services each week. You can travel from CDG to COO on Air France's 2:50pm departure.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Paris to COO. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer lines and possible delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Go straight to your destination from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Nonstop flights from Paris to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO) operate from here.
When departing from CDG, you can catch a direct flight from Paris to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport with Air France.
Air France is the airline most travellers choose for flights from CDG to COO.
Among carriers on this route, Air France leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Paris to COO. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)
Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport (ABJ)
The journey from central Paris to CDG takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Paris to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
65% of flights departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport touch down at their destination on time.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
You can book a direct Paris to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO) plane ticket with departures from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Figure out if flying from ORY works better for your plans.
Catch your direct flight from Paris to COO with Corsair. This is one of the top airlines operating this route out of ORY.
Corsair ranks number one in bookings on the ORY to COO route.
Corsair is the most consistently on-time carrier operating flights between Paris Orly Airport and Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport.
Break up your flight from Paris to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and COO are:
Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)
Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport (ABJ)
Bamako Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO)
You can get to ORY from central Paris in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes to cover the 14 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Paris to COO flight? Check in to a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Paris Orly Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 80% of flights taking off from here land when expected.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
The trip to BVA from the centre of Paris is around 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 88 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Paris to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations as expected. At BVA, that figure is 71%.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO)
Have a late flight from Paris to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near COO and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Paris to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport flight.
Getting from Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO) to central Cotonou
From Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport, central Cotonou is around 6 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport is $876. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,110. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Lock in cheap flights from Paris to COO by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
September is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Paris to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Paris to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO). Plan your visit to Cotonou in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Cotonou is March, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Paris to COO plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 27ºC.
More about Cotonou
Start your Cotonou trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Paris to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Fidjrosse Beach, Dantokpa Market and OCBN Graffiti Wall are popular attractions which should feature on any good Cotonou itinerary.
Explore more of Benin
Cotonou is just a glimpse of what Benin offers. Head onward to Bohicon, which is around 97 kilometres away to the north. From Grand Temple vaudou AZIZAHE : amour, chance, richesse, mystères vaudou, Maître vaudou Gonou to Parc Archaeologique d'Agongointo/ Underground village Bohicon, there's plenty to discover in this exciting city.
Abomey is another sought-after destination in Benin and is around 105 kilometres northwest of Cotonou. No trip is complete without dropping by Exhibition of the King Béhanzin in his Royal Palace, Royal Palaces of Abomey and Palais des rois d'Abomey.