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COO Cadjehoun Airport

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Cadjehoun Airport (COO) serves Cotonou, about 4 km west of Cotonou. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATACOO
ICAODBBB
ServesCotonou
From centre4 km
Non-stop18
Airlines19
TimezoneAfrica/Porto-Novo
Elevation6 m

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The airport in numbers

Cadjehoun Airport — facts & history

We pulled Cadjehoun Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 199,453 passengers in 2020, against a peak of 503,633 in 2014.

Passengers / year
199,453
as of 2020
Peak traffic
503,633
in 2014
Elevation
6 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2007–2020

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Cadjehoun Airport to Cotonou

The airport is about 4 km west of Cotonou, about 12 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~12 minmetered
Private transfer~12 minfixed upfront
Car rental~12 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From COO to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Porto-Novo29 km40 min—
Ouidah33 km46 min—
Abomey102 km107 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Cadjehoun Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Cotonou ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Cadjehoun Airport

Non-stop flights to about 18 destinations, operated by 19 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Senegal Airlines · Ethiopian Airlines · Mauritania Airlines International · Hapagfly · World Scale Airlines · Varig Log · Air Burkina · Chicago Express · Dennis Sky · Kenya Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Cadjehoun Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Cadjehoun Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Cotonou shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Cadjehoun Airport to the centre of Cotonou?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 4 km west of Cotonou, about 12 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Cadjehoun Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Cadjehoun Airport to Cotonou?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Cadjehoun Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Cadjehoun Airport?
About 18 destinations, including Abidjan, Douala, Pointe-noire, Bamako. 19 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Cadjehoun Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Cadjehoun Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Cadjehoun Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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