Travelling from Cotonou Airport (COO) to Montreal: what you need to know
Cotonou Airport is located in Cotonou. Based in the UTC-4 timezone, Montreal is 5 hours behind Cotonou.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from COO to Montreal. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight from COO to Montreal that includes a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
If you have a passport from Benin, you will need an embassy visa to enter Canada. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Cotonou Airport to Montreal for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you book and definitely before flying.
COO is about 6 kilometres from central Cotonou. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near COO. Whether you're catching an early flight from Cotonou Airport to Montreal or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cotonou Airport (COO) to Montreal
C$1,021 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Cotonou Airport to Montreal. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,760. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from COO to Montreal, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Cotonou Airport to Montreal throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Cotonou Airport to Montreal. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is around 26 kilometres from central Montreal. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to YUL if you have a late flight from Cotonou Airport to Montreal. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
St. Hubert Airport (YHU) is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Montreal. Once you've hopped off your flight from Cotonou Airport to Montreal, it'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take around 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to YHU. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from COO to Montreal:
Best time to go to Montreal
August is the busiest month for flights from Cotonou Airport to Montreal. To escape the crowds, head to Montreal in February when things are quieter.
When booking your flight from Cotonou Airport to Montreal, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Montreal, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap flights from COO to Montreal in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -19ºC and -2ºC on average.
More about Montreal
Start your Montreal trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Cotonou Airport to Montreal, check out our selection of hotels including:
Mount Royal Park and Montreal Botanical Garden are a couple of major attractions to put on your Montreal travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Complete your Montreal trip with a car rental
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