Flying from Cotonou Airport (COO) to Libreville Airport (LBV): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Cotonou Airport to Libreville Airport.
Cotonou and Libreville are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
You can choose from 11 weekly Cotonou Airport to Libreville Airport flights. The 05:30 departure with Air Senegal is the earliest you can take. Air Cote D'Ivoire operates the last service of the day at 23:25.
Leave plenty of time to catch your COO to LBV flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Cotonou Airport to Libreville Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Libreville adventure, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of Gabon:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Air Senegal.
Among carriers operating COO to LBV flights, RwandAir has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cotonou Airport to Libreville Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between COO and LBV:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cotonou Airport (COO) to Libreville Airport (LBV)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cotonou Airport to Libreville Airport flight is 216 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 353 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from COO to LBV by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Cotonou Airport to Libreville Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from COO to LBV.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Cotonou Airport to Libreville Airport.
Handy information about Cotonou Airport (COO)
76.36% of flights taking off from Cotonou Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Cotonou Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Cotonou. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to COO? If you've booked an early flight from Cotonou Airport to Libreville Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Libreville Airport (LBV)
Reserve a hotel close to LBV if you're on a late Cotonou Airport to Libreville Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Libreville Airport rental car and explore corners of Libreville that are off the usual tourist route. Browse the options available from Avis.
Reserving your ride from Libreville Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Libreville Airport (LBV) to central Libreville
From Libreville Airport, Libreville is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Libreville Airport (LBV)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Cotonou Airport to Libreville Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Libreville. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Cotonou Airport to Libreville Airport for March if you want to explore Libreville during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from COO to LBV in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Gabon
Keep seeking out new experiences and experience more of Gabon. Oyem is around 274 kilometres north-east of Libreville and has no shortage of things to keep you busy, including Cathedral of St. Charles Lwanga.
Any trip through Gabon wouldn't be complete without a stop in Moanda. Monument de l'unité is a highlight in this destination, which is around 467 kilometres south-east of Libreville.