Flying from Cotonou Airport (COO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London one hour behind Cotonou.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your COO to LGW flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cotonou Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between COO and LGW:
Mohamed V International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cotonou Airport (COO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Rs157,829 is the lowest price for a one-way Cotonou Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs271,751. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from COO to LGW if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Cotonou Airport to London Gatwick Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from COO to LGW by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cotonou Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Cotonou Airport (COO)
Of the departures from Cotonou Airport, 76.36% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Cotonou to Cotonou Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near COO. Whether you're catching an early flight from Cotonou Airport to London Gatwick Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider booking a hotel close to LGW if you're on a late Cotonou Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a London Gatwick Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are well-known companies you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres from the centre of London. Driving there takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Cotonou Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to London in January.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Cotonou Airport to London Gatwick Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from COO to LGW in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another favourite destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without a visit to Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.