Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Dakar to Cotonou?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dakar and Cotonou takes around 3.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Dakar and Cotonou?

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The flight distance between Dakar and Cotonou is 2319 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Dakar and Cotonou?

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Several carriers operate flights between Dakar and Cotonou. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air Senegal.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Dakar?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dakar and London, Paris, Riga, Manchester, Marseille, Glasgow, Accra, Seville, Toronto, Milan, Birmingham, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, Marrakesh, Barcelona, Bamako, Reykjavik, Cape Town, Tallinn.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Cotonou?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cotonou and Sydney, Monterrey, Dublin, Bamako, Phnom Penh, London, Washington, D.C., New York, Orlando, Las Vegas, Denver, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Mexico City, Bogotá, Dallas, Phoenix, Philadelphia.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Dakar?

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Dakar is mainly served by Blaise Diagne International Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Léopold Sédar Senghor International.

Question 7

What airports are near Cotonou?

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The main airport in Cotonou is Cadjehoun. It is also served by Murtala Muhammed International, Lomé–Tokoin International, Ibadan, Cadjehoun.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Dakar and Cotonou?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Dakar and Cotonou thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Dakar and Cotonou can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Dakar and Cotonou?

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Currently, you can fly between Dakar and Cotonou with Air Cote d'Ivoire, ASKY Airlines, Mauritania Airlines International, Ethiopian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Dakar and Cotonou?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Dakar and Cotonou, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Dakar and Cotonou?

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Traveling between Dakar and Cotonou, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Cotonou?

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There are a number of airports in and around Cotonou. The main one is Cadjehoun and other nearby airports include Murtala Muhammed International, Lomé–Tokoin International, Ibadan, Cadjehoun.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dakar and Cotonou depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Dakar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dakar and Cotonou arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cotonou, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Dakar and Cotonou depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Dakar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Dakar and Cotonou arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cotonou, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£256
Cheapest round-trip	£498
Average round-trip	£645
Nonstop flights in May	£239 – £328
Most popular airline	Air Cote d'Ivoire

Airline	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05	Sun 05.05
Air Senegal	---	---	---	1	---	1	---
Air Peace Limited	1	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05	Sun 12.05
Air Senegal	---	---	---	1	---	1	---
Air Peace Limited	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 13.05	Tue 14.05	Wed 15.05	Thu 16.05	Fri 17.05	Sat 18.05	Sun 19.05
Air Senegal	---	---	---	1	---	1	---
Air Peace Limited	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05	Sun 26.05
Air Senegal	---	---	---	1	---	1	---
Air Peace Limited	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Cheap flights from Dakar, Senegal to Cotonou, Benin

Flights starting at £239. Choose between Air Cote d'Ivoire, ASKY Airlines, or Mauritania Airlines International to find the best price.

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Air Cote d'Ivoire	VRE	HF	Yes	No
ASKY Airlines	SKK	KP	No	0 0
Mauritania Airlines International	MAI	L6	Yes	No
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes	0 0
Royal Air Maroc	RAM	AT	Yes	0 0

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	31°C	25°C
February	31°C	26°C
March	31°C	27°C
April	31°C	27°C
May	30°C	26°C
June	28°C	25°C
July	27°C	24°C
August	26°C	23°C
September	27°C	24°C
October	28°C	25°C
November	30°C	26°C
December	30°C	26°C