Flights from Benin

Flights from Benin

Cotonou Airport, also known as Cadjehoun Airport, is the only airport in Benin with scheduled passenger flights. In March, there are 140 flights to 16 airports in 14 countries.

Those flights are operated by 12 different airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers. Cabin classes that are available on flights from Benin are: Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class.

FlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flights from Benin. Our interactive flight map showcases airports, destinations, and schedules, simplifying the process of finding the best routes.

Prefer a list view? See the sections below for all departure and arrival airports. Which countries have direct flights from Benin? This information, along with a list of airlines operating those routes, is found further down.

To enhance your travel experience, have a look at our overview of Business Class flights. Additionally, you can filter by travel class directly on the flight map. If you’re looking to fly with a specific alliance to maximize your points and miles, simply use the Alliance filter to view flights operated by Star Alliance, Oneworld or SkyTeam.

All airports in Benin

Travel from Benin!

All flights from Benin depart from the country's single airport: Cotonou airport. For more details on flights from this airport, scroll down this page or click the link below.

Airlines flying from Benin

You have a wide range of airline options to choose from. Currently, 12 airlines operate flights from Benin, none are low-cost airlines. Air Cote D'Ivoire, Ethiopian Airlines, ASKY Airlines, Afrijet and Turkish Airlines are the leading airlines. They handle 62% of all departures from the country.

Below is an overview of all airlines that offer flights in Benin.

Information on Points & Miles

This section lists destinations within specific distances from Benin. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles. Please note that the distance to a destination depends on the departure airport that you choose. In case there are multiple departure airports to choose from, the distance to a destination is stated as a distance-range (min-max).

For more flexibility in choosing distances, consider upgrading to FlightConnections Premium. You'll gain access to the distance filter and many other useful features to refine your search, such as filtering by multiple airlines, alliance or aircraft type, just to name a few!

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Destinations from Benin by flight duration

Have a look at all destinations from Benin arranged by flight duration. This layout makes it easy to find destinations based on travel time. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!

Remember that the exact travel time depends on your departure airport, that's why we show a time-range in case there are multiple departure airports available to reach a destination.

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Best time to travel from Benin

Traveling from Benin offers you the chance to explore various destinations with diverse climates, including tropical, oceanic / maritime, hot mediterranean and subtropical. Keep in mind that the optimal time to visit may vary depending on your chosen location, so check out the information by climate type below. This way, you can easily organize your trip from Benin, making sure you visit your favorite destination during the best time of year!

🌴 Tropical destinations

As of March, you can fly non-stop to 9 tropical locations. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

In the Northern Hemisphere, the dry season for these destinations lasts from November to April, which is the best time to explore them! You can enjoy predominantly dry conditions with tempratures ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) during this period, while the wet season might lead to longer rain spells.

🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime destinations

You can find direct flights from Benin to 3 different oceanic and maritime locations at the moment. Enjoy the mild weather, green scenery, and a peaceful blend of nature and cultural exploration.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

The oceanic locations in the Northern Hemisphere are ideal for a summer getaway, specifically from May to August, with temperatures from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). You'll enjoy pleasantly warm weather, whereas the months from September to February are more prone to rain.

☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations

Benin currently offers non-stop flights to 3 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails here with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).

🌺 Subtropical destinations

At the moment, only 1 subtropical destination is accessible by a direct flight from Benin. Subtropical locations are known for their warmth, breathtaking vegetation and diverse wildlife, offering a mix of outdoor adventures and cultural experiences.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

You can enjoy those destinations north of the equator at any time — with temperatures that often exceed 30°C (86°F). But they are most enjoyable during the dry season, which lasts from late September to November. During this period, the weather is warm and pleasant, with little rainfall since the wet season has ended.

Countries with direct flights from Benin

Which countries are easy to visit when flying from Benin?

Explore the list below to find all countries accessible by direct flight from Benin. The list displays the number of non-stop destination airports in each country. As of today, you can fly non-stop to 14 countries, spread across Africa, Europe and Asia.

Non-stop flights from Benin

Only one airport offers direct flights out of Benin: Cotonou Airport (COO), a medium-sized airport. Direct connections are available to 14 different countries, located in Africa, Europe and Asia.

Business Class flights from Benin

Flying Business Class from Benin

The only way to fly in business class from Benin is through Cotonou Airport, to 16 direct destinations, located across 14 countries.

Explore the complete overview of business class airports below, or use the class filter on the map to view all business class flights departing from Benin!

Business Class airports in Benin

Destinations with Business Class flights

International flights from Benin to Africa

In total there are 12 cities in 11 countries across Africa that you can reach by direct flight. These international flights all depart from Cotonou Airport, the only international airport in Benin.

The most popular destinations are Abidjan (ABJ), Lomé (LFW), Addis Ababa (ADD), Libreville (LBV) and Accra (ACC).

A total of 11 airlines, connect Benin with 12 international routes to 11 countries in Africa. Of the various airlines, Air Cote D'Ivoire, Ethiopian Airlines, ASKY Airlines, Afrijet, Turkish Airlines and Air Senegal operate the majority of international flights.

In the sections below, you’ll find detailed information on all available non-stop flight routes to each country, along with stopover options whenever available.

Flights to Côte d’Ivoire from Benin

Cotonou Airport is directly connected to Côte d’Ivoire, with flights to Abidjan Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Côte d’Ivoire from Benin, operated by 4 airlines, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Benin to Côte d’Ivoire with a stopover

Consider a stopover to access more travel options; Cotonou Airports offers flights to 5 more destinations in Côte d’Ivoire that require only 1 stop:

Flights to Togo from Benin

Cotonou Airport is directly connected to Togo, with flights to Lomé Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Togo from Benin, operated by Ethiopian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc and ASKY Airlines, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Flights to Ethiopia from Benin

Cotonou Airport is directly connected to Ethiopia, with flights to Addis Ababa Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Ethiopia from Benin, operated by Ethiopian Airlines.

Benin to Ethiopia with a stopover

Consider a stopover to access more travel options; Cotonou Airports offers flights to 25 more destinations in Ethiopia that require only 1 stop:

Flights to Gabon from Benin

Cotonou Airport is directly connected to Gabon, with flights to Libreville Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Gabon from Benin, operated by 4 airlines, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Benin to Gabon with a stopover

By considering a stopover, you'll have additional options to choose from. Cotonou Airport offers flights to 4 more airports in Gabon, with just one stop along the way:

Flights to Ghana from Benin

Cotonou Airport is directly connected to Ghana, with flights to Accra Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Ghana from Benin, operated by Brussels Airlines and Air Cote D'Ivoire, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Benin to Ghana with a stopover

Consider a stopover to access more travel options; Cotonou Airports offers flights to 5 more destinations in Ghana that require only 1 stop:

Flights to Equatorial Guinea from Benin

Cotonou Airport is directly connected to Equatorial Guinea, with flights to Malabo Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Equatorial Guinea from Benin, operated by Afrijet and ValueJet, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Benin to Equatorial Guinea with a stopover

Looking for more options? If a stopover works for you, Cotonou Airport offers 1-stop flights to 1 destinations in Equatorial Guinea:

Flights to Nigeria from Benin

Cotonou Airport is directly connected to 2 destinations in Nigeria. In total there are 2 non-stop routes to Nigeria, operated by ASKY Airlines, Afrijet and ValueJet, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Benin to Nigeria with a stopover

Consider a stopover to access more travel options; Cotonou Airports offers flights to 21 more destinations in Nigeria that require only 1 stop:

Flights to Mali from Benin

Cotonou Airport is directly connected to Mali, with flights to Bamako Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Mali from Benin, operated by Corsair.

Benin to Mali with a stopover

By considering a stopover, you'll have additional options to choose from. Cotonou Airport offers flights to 4 more airports in Mali, with just one stop along the way:

Flights to Morocco from Benin

Cotonou Airport is directly connected to Morocco, with flights to Casablanca Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Morocco from Benin, operated by Royal Air Maroc.

Benin to Morocco with a stopover

By considering a stopover, you'll have additional options to choose from. Cotonou Airport offers flights to 18 more airports in Morocco, with just one stop along the way:

Flights to Cameroon from Benin

Cotonou Airport is directly connected to Cameroon, with flights to Douala Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Cameroon from Benin, operated by Ethiopian Airlines and Air Senegal, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Benin to Cameroon with a stopover

Consider a stopover to access more travel options; Cotonou Airports offers flights to 3 more destinations in Cameroon that require only 1 stop:

Flights to Senegal from Benin

Cotonou Airport is directly connected to Senegal, with flights to Dakar Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Senegal from Benin, operated by Air Senegal.

Benin to Senegal with a stopover

Looking for more options? If a stopover works for you, Cotonou Airport offers 1-stop flights to 1 destinations in Senegal:

Intercontinental flights from Benin

Non-stop flights from Benin are available to 2 continents beyond Africa, with destinations in 3 countries across Asia and Europe. Those direct connections ensure that Benin is reasonably well connected to the world, while significantly more destinations can be reached with just one stopover.

Below, you'll find all 19 intercontinental flights organized by continent, country, and departure airport.

Direct flights from Benin to Europe

Direct flights from Benin connect to 2 countries in Europe. 3 airlines offer these non-stop routes, resulting in a total of 3 direct flight routes to the continent.

Benin to France Flights

Direct flights to France will arrive at Paris Airport, currently the only airport with direct flights from Benin. Amounting to a total of 2 non-stop flight routes, operated by Air France and Corsair, neither of which are low cost airlines.

Benin to France with a stopover

By considering a stopover, you'll have additional airports to choose from. Cotonou Airport offers flights to 29 more airports in France, with just one stop along the way:

Benin to Belgium Flights

Direct flights to Belgium will arrive at Brussels Airport, currently the only airport with direct flights from Benin. Flights are operated by Brussels Airlines.

Direct flights from Benin to Asia

From Benin you can only fly non-stop to Asia, more specifically to Turkey. Flights are operated exclusively by Air Cote D'Ivoire.

Benin to Turkey Flights

Direct flights to Turkey will arrive at Istanbul Airport, currently the only airport with direct flights from Benin. Flights are operated by Turkish Airlines.

Benin to Turkey with a stopover

By considering a stopover, you'll have additional airports to choose from. Cotonou Airport offers flights to 47 more airports in Turkey, with just one stop along the way:

Most popular routes from Benin

Looking for exciting new places to explore? Check out the flights below! This list features the most popular non-stop routes from Benin. We hope that it provides you with a bit of travel inspiration, as it contains the best destinations that you can reach with a direct flight!

Popular routes from Benin with a stopover

If you can't reach your desired destination from an airport near you, don't worry; you can still reach many destinations with a quick stopover along the way.

To view all 1- or 2-stop flight options on the map, click the ”Show indirect destinations” button or use the search bar to select your destination and find all the route information you need to plan your trip!

If you prefer a list view instead, just have a look at the list below, which contains the most popular connecting flights from Benin:

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