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4 airlines operate flights between Abidjan and Cotonou. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Air Côte d’Ivoire
• Air Senegal
• Corsair
• Brussels Airlines

Flights from Abidjan to Cotonou usually depart from Abidjan Felix H. Boigny (ABJ) and arrive at Cotonou (COO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Senegal: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Côte d’Ivoire: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Ethiopian Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Abidjan to Cotonou:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $500 round-trip, compared to $680 via a layover through Accra Kotoka (ACC).

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Senegal. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Connecting flights from Abidjan to Cotonou most commonly pass through:

• Accra Kotoka (ACC) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Lome (LFW) - 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Abidjan to Cotonou route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 27%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $454 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $615: a $161 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Abidjan to Cotonou flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abidjan to Cotonou:

• Earliest: departs at 11:35 am and lands at 1:04 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:10 pm and lands at 7:39 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 29m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 5% above the route average of $507. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Abidjan to Cotonou takes 1h 29m, covering 440 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Abidjan to Cotonou are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $700, which is 230% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Accra Kotoka (ACC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 2h 26m, compared with 4h 24m via Lome (LFW).

Cotonou is 1 hour ahead of Abidjan (West Africa Time vs Greenwich Mean Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from Abidjan to Cotonou range from $447 to $580, with an average of $507 over the past 12 months. Anything below $447 counts as a good deal.