Travelling from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Cotonou Airport is 40 minutes.
Lagos and Cotonou are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from LOS to COO start from 07:00 — the earliest with Air Peace. The last departure is at 16:00 with Air Peace. In total, there are eight weekly Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Cotonou Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LOS to COO flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Air Peace offers direct flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Cotonou Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Cotonou — and maybe even more of Benin if you have time.
Air Peace is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Cotonou Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LOS and COO:
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Cotonou Airport (COO)
At the moment, Rs106,574 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs191,568. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from LOS to COO by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Cotonou Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Cotonou Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
Of the departures from Murtala Muhammed International Airport, 64.68% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Lagos to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Cotonou Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to LOS:
Arriving at Cotonou Airport (COO)
If you're getting in on a late Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Cotonou Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near COO:
Grab a Cotonou Airport rental car and explore Cotonou and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Europcar and Avis are top outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Cotonou Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Cotonou Airport (COO) to central Cotonou
Cotonou Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Cotonou. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Cotonou Airport (COO)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Cotonou Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Cotonou. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Cotonou Airport for March if you want to go to Cotonou during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LOS to COO in August. Temperatures average between 23ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Benin
You've seen Cotonou, now it's time to explore other corners of Benin. Journey about 23 kilometres north-west to Abomey-Calavi to tick off its leading attractions. From Eglise Catholique BON PASTEUR De Djadjo to Eglise Catholique St Paul Zogbadjè and HOLY LAND PARC CALAVI, your itinerary will be busy.
Djougou is another well-known destination in Benin and is around 386 kilometres north of Cotonou. No trip is complete without a visit to Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Arrêt bus de Djougou and Grande Mosquée de Djougou.
