Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
Cotonou's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Cotonou one hour ahead of London.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your LGW to COO flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Cotonou Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LGW and COO include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
Paris Orly Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cotonou Airport (COO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Cotonou Airport flight is 456 €. A return plane ticket is currently 659 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LGW to COO, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cotonou Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from LGW to COO by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cotonou Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights leaving from London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cotonou Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Cotonou Airport (COO)
Consider staying in a hotel near COO if you have a late London Gatwick Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure 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.
Booking your ride from Cotonou Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Cotonou Airport (COO) to central Cotonou
From Cotonou Airport, Cotonou is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Cotonou Airport (COO)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cotonou Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Cotonou. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Cotonou is March, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cotonou Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to COO in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Benin
Cotonou has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Benin just waiting to be discovered. About 23 kilometres north-west of Cotonou, a trip to Abomey-Calavi will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Eglise Catholique BON PASTEUR De Djadjo, Eglise Catholique St Paul Zogbadjè and HOLY LAND PARC CALAVI.
Around 386 kilometres north of Cotonou, Djougou is another favourite stop in Benin. Start your sightseeing at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Arrêt bus de Djougou and Grande Mosquée de Djougou.