Travelling from Libreville Airport (LBV) to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Libreville Airport to Cotonou Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Cotonou's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Libreville.
Take your pick of 11 weekly Libreville Airport to Cotonou Airport flights. The 08:35 departure with Air Cote D'Ivoire is the earliest you can take. Afrijet operates the latest service of the day at 17:00.
To ensure you catch your LBV to COO flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Libreville Airport to Cotonou Airport. When you're ready to start your Cotonou vacation, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of Benin:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Camair-Co.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Libreville Airport to Cotonou Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LBV and COO:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Mohammed V Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Libreville Airport (LBV) to Cotonou Airport (COO)
C$221 is the lowest price for a one-way Libreville Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. Return flights start at C$570. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from LBV to COO, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Libreville Airport to Cotonou Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Libreville Airport to Cotonou Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Libreville Airport (LBV)
57% of flights departing from Libreville Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Libreville Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Libreville. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a stress-free start by staying near LBV. Whether you're catching an early flight from Libreville Airport to Cotonou Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Cotonou Airport (COO)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Libreville Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near COO instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cotonou Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Europcar or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cotonou and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Cotonou Airport around three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Cotonou Airport (COO) to central Cotonou
Cotonou Airport to the centre of Cotonou has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Cotonou Airport (COO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Libreville Airport to Cotonou Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Cotonou in March.
The warmest month in Cotonou is March, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Libreville Airport to Cotonou Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
August sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LBV to COO around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Benin
Pack more into your Benin getaway by exploring beyond Cotonou. About 23 kilometres away to the north-west, Abomey-Calavi is another exciting city to include in your itinerary. Tick off some of its biggest attractions such as HOLY LAND PARC CALAVI while you're there.
Another worthwhile stop in Benin, Djougou is located about 386 kilometres north of Cotonou. Plan to visit highlights including Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
