Flying from Cotonou Airport (COO) to Abidjan Airport (ABJ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Cotonou Airport to Abidjan Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Abidjan's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Abidjan one hour behind Cotonou.
Choose from 19 weekly Cotonou Airport to Abidjan Airport flights. The 00:15 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest you can take. Air Peace operates the latest service of the day at 22:50.
Your COO to ABJ flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
There are plenty of direct flights from Cotonou Airport to Abidjan Airport to pick from. When organising your Abidjan journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this unmissable corner of Ivory Coast:
Most travellers choose to fly with Air Côte dIvoire on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates COO to ABJ flights is Turkish Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 76.47% of the time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cotonou Airport to Abidjan Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between COO and ABJ include:
Mohammed V Airport
Accra Airport
Blaise Diagne International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cotonou Airport (COO) to Abidjan Airport (ABJ)
Rs85,782 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cotonou Airport to Abidjan Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs145,703. These fares may change depending on demand.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from COO to ABJ.
The cheapest month for flights from Cotonou Airport to Abidjan Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from COO to ABJ.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cotonou Airport to Abidjan Airport.
Handy information about Cotonou Airport (COO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cotonou Airport, data shows 71% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Cotonou to Cotonou Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Cotonou Airport to Abidjan Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to COO:
Arriving at Abidjan Airport (ABJ)
Reserve a hotel near ABJ if you're taking a late Cotonou Airport to Abidjan Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Abidjan Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Green Motion and discover more of Abidjan and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Abidjan Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Abidjan Airport (ABJ) to central Abidjan
Abidjan Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Abidjan. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Abidjan Airport (ABJ)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Cotonou Airport to Abidjan Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Abidjan. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Cotonou Airport to Abidjan Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Abidjan, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 30ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from COO to ABJ sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ivory Coast
Abidjan is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Ivory Coast waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres north-west of Abidjan, a trip to Bouake will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Great Mosque in Dar Es Salaam, Teinturiers de Dar Es Salam Bouaké and Water Tower of Dar Es Salaam.
Korhogo is another standout destination in Ivory Coast and is around 483 kilometres north of Abidjan. No journey is complete without visiting Lieu de fabrication du balafon, Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Korhogo and Centre d'action culturelle de korhogo.