Flying to Benin
The main airline is Westair Benin (www.westairbenin.com). There are no direct flights from the UK or the USA to Benin. You can fly via Paris with Air France (www.airfrance.com) or via Casablanca with Royal Air Maroc (www.royalairmaroc.com).
Airport Guides
Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport
CodeCOO
LocationThe airport is 5km (3 miles) west of the city.
TelephoneAddressFlight times
From London - 9 hours 30 minutes (including stopover); New York - 19 hours or more (including stopover).
Departure tax
None.
Travelling to Benin by Rail
The Cotonou-Parakou railway line is being upgraded, with plans to connect Benin with Niamey, Niger's capital.
Driving to Benin
Getting to Benin by boat
Main port: Porto Novo. Several shipping lines run regular cargo services from Marseille to Cotonou. Local shipping from Lagos arrives in Porto Novo.
Benin Public Holidays
Benin Health Care and Vaccinations
Benin Visa and Passport Requirements
Getting Around Benin