Flying from Dubai to Cotonou Airport (COO): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by working out where you'll catch your flight from Dubai to Cotonou Airport (COO). Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are Dubai's main airports.
Cotonou is three hours behind Dubai. Cotonou Airport is located in Cotonou, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Dubai to COO.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Dubai to COO that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between DXB and COO include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
DXB is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Dubai Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Dubai to Cotonou Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, 74.31% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
DWC is around 56 kilometres from central Dubai. It'll take you 45 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Dubai to COO flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 56.64%.
About Cotonou Airport (COO)
Consider booking a hotel near COO if you have a late flight from Dubai to Cotonou Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Pick up a Cotonou Airport rental car and discover Cotonou and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Europcar and Avis are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Dubai to Cotonou Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Cotonou Airport (COO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Cotonou Airport is 449 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 956 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Dubai to COO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Dubai to Cotonou Airport tickets across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Dubai to Cotonou Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Cotonou Airport (COO)
February is the quietest month for flights from Dubai to Cotonou Airport (COO), while June is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to go to Cotonou based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Dubai to COO plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Cotonou, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to Cotonou Airport in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Cotonou
Start your Cotonou trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Dubai to Cotonou Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Havana beach and Fidjrosse Beach are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Cotonou travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Dantokpa Market.
Explore more of Benin
Cotonou has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Benin just waiting to be explored. Around 97 kilometres north of Cotonou, a visit to Bohicon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Grand Temple vaudou AZIZAHE : amour, chance, richesse, mystères vaudou, Maître vaudou Gonou, Saint François D'Assise and Église immaculée conception.
Around 105 kilometres north-west of Cotonou, Abomey is another favourite stop in Benin. Experience major highlights starting with Royal Palaces of Abomey, Exhibition of the King Béhanzin in his Royal Palace and Palais des rois d'Abomey.
