Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
Cotonou's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Cotonou one hour ahead of London.
To ensure you get on your LHR to COO flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Cotonou Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LHR and COO include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
Brussels Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cotonou Airport (COO)
At the moment, ر.ق. 1,911 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 2,645. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LHR to COO, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cotonou Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
You won't have to check back in 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 LHR to COO.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cotonou Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cotonou Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Cotonou Airport (COO)
Reserve a hotel close to COO if you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cotonou Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Europcar or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cotonou and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Cotonou Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Cotonou Airport (COO) to central Cotonou
From Cotonou Airport, Cotonou is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Cotonou Airport (COO)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cotonou Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Cotonou. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Cotonou is March, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cotonou Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to COO in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 27ºC on average.
Explore more of Benin
Abomey-Calavi is just one of the many cities in Benin waiting to be explored once you've seen Cotonou. Around 23 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Eglise Catholique BON PASTEUR De Djadjo, Eglise Catholique St Paul Zogbadjè and HOLY LAND PARC CALAVI.
If you're looking to explore another side of Benin, head for Djougou, roughly 386 kilometres north of Cotonou. Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Arrêt bus de Djougou and Grande Mosquée de Djougou are among the biggest draws.
