Flying from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
The timezone in Cotonou is UTC+1, which is four hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi.
Your DEL to COO 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.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Cotonou Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DEL and COO:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Cotonou Airport (COO)
At the moment, ر.ق. 2,243 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 5,352. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DEL to COO, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Cotonou Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DEL to COO.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Cotonou Airport.
Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Indira Gandhi International Airport, data shows 67.17% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central New Delhi to Indira Gandhi International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Cotonou Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to DEL:
Arriving at Cotonou Airport (COO)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Indira Gandhi International Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near COO instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cotonou Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Europcar or Avis and explore beyond Cotonou's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Cotonou Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Cotonou Airport (COO) to central Cotonou
Cotonou Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Cotonou. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Cotonou Airport (COO)
June is the most popular month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Cotonou Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Cotonou in February.
Book your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Cotonou Airport for March if you want to visit Cotonou during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 23ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DEL to COO sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Benin
Cotonou has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Benin you'll want to see. Around 23 kilometres north-west of Cotonou, a trip to Abomey-Calavi will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Eglise Catholique BON PASTEUR De Djadjo, Eglise Catholique St Paul Zogbadjè and HOLY LAND PARC CALAVI.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Benin, consider Djougou, roughly 386 kilometres north of Cotonou. Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Arrêt bus de Djougou and Grande Mosquée de Djougou are key highlights.
