Flying from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
The timezone in Cotonou is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of New York.
To ensure you get on your EWR to COO flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Newark Liberty International Airport to Cotonou Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between EWR and COO include:
Brussels Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Lome Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Cotonou Airport (COO)
R 13,225 is currently the best price for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. Return flights start at R 16,780. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from EWR to COO, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Cotonou Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from EWR to COO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Cotonou Airport.
Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Newark Liberty International Airport, data shows 73.3% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Newark Liberty International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to EWR? If you're catching an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Cotonou Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cotonou Airport (COO)
Reserve a hotel near COO if you have a late Newark Liberty International Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
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.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Cotonou Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Cotonou Airport (COO) to central Cotonou
From Cotonou Airport, Cotonou is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Cotonou Airport (COO)
June is the most popular month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Cotonou Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Cotonou in February.
When reserving your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Cotonou Airport, consider the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Cotonou, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from EWR 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
Cotonou is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Benin waiting to be discovered. About 23 kilometres north-west of Cotonou, a visit to Abomey-Calavi will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Eglise Catholique BON PASTEUR De Djadjo, Eglise Catholique St Paul Zogbadjè and HOLY LAND PARC CALAVI.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in 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.
