Flying from New York to Cotonou Airport (COO): What you need to know
When planning your flight from New York to Cotonou Airport (COO), there's a good selection of airports to start your journey from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are New York's main terminals.
Cotonou Airport is located in Cotonou. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is five hours ahead of New York.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from New York to COO. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
In high season, expect longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to COO. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Cotonou Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Break up your flight from New York to Cotonou Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Top stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and COO include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Lome Airport (LFW)
You can reach EWR from central New York in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your New York to COO flight, stay in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.3%.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey time to LGA from the centre of New York is around 1 hour by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early New York to Cotonou Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
LGA has a stellar on-time arrivals performance of 80.0%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on course and reach your final stop as expected.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Cotonou Airport (COO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Cotonou Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near COO instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Cotonou Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Europcar or Avis and explore beyond Cotonou's main sights.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your New York to Cotonou Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Cotonou Airport (COO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Cotonou Airport is Rs192,150. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs264,153. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from New York to COO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your New York to Cotonou Airport ticket.
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Find an affordable flight from New York to Cotonou Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from New York to Cotonou Airport (COO)
February is the quietest month for flights from New York to Cotonou Airport (COO), while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Cotonou based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a New York to COO flight ticket departing in March if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cotonou to range from 26ºC to 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Cotonou Airport in August when temperatures are between 23ºC and 27ºC.
More about Cotonou
Start your Cotonou trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from New York to Cotonou Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Your visit to Cotonou should come with a side of sightseeing. Attractions that belong on your itinerary include Havana beach, Fidjrosse Beach and Dantokpa Market.
Explore more of Benin
Bohicon is just one of the many places in Benin waiting to be discovered after you've seen Cotonou. Around 97 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Grand Temple vaudou AZIZAHE : amour, chance, richesse, mystères vaudou, Maître vaudou Gonou, Saint François D'Assise and Église immaculée conception.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Benin, consider Abomey, about 105 kilometres north-west of Cotonou. Royal Palaces of Abomey, Exhibition of the King Béhanzin in his Royal Palace and Palais des rois d'Abomey are the start of reasons to visit.
