Flying from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cotonou Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 45 minutes.
Paris and Cotonou follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from CDG to COO start at 14:50 — the first with Air France. The last service of the day is at 16:05 with Air France. Overall, there are five weekly Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cotonou Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your CDG to COO flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Air France has direct flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cotonou Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Cotonou — and maybe even more of Benin if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Air France.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for CDG to COO flights is Air France.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cotonou Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between CDG and COO:
Brussels International Airport
Mohammed V Airport
Abidjan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Cotonou Airport (COO)
Currently, R 7,861 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 10,515. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book four months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CDG to COO.
The cheapest month for flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cotonou Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from CDG to COO.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cotonou Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Of the flights that depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 65% arrive on time at their destination.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Paris. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near CDG. Whether you're taking an early flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cotonou Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Cotonou Airport (COO)
Reserve a hotel near COO if you're on a late Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cotonou Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Europcar or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cotonou and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cotonou Airport around three weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Cotonou Airport (COO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cotonou Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Cotonou in March.
Book your flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cotonou Airport for March if you'd like to go to Cotonou during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CDG to COO in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Benin
Continue your adventure and see more of Benin. Abomey-Calavi is around 23 kilometres north-west of Cotonou and is full of exciting things to do, including HOLY LAND PARC CALAVI.
Time for another stop? Head off for Djougou. It's roughly 386 kilometres north of Cotonou and boasts highlights like Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
