Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO)

Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport is the main international airport serving Cotonou, Benin's largest city and economic centre, and the country's primary gateway for regional and long-haul air travel. It handles a mix of West African connections and intercontinental services, linking Benin with hubs such as Paris, Brussels, Istanbul, Casablanca and Addis Ababa.

Located in the Cadjehoun district of Cotonou, about 5 km from the city centre, the airport operates from a single passenger terminal used for both international and domestic flights. Despite its compact size, the terminal supports the full arrival and departure flow, from check-in and security screening to baggage claim, customs and passenger services.

The airport is reached mainly by taxi, private transfer, hotel pick-up or rental car, as there is no rail connection. Journeys to central districts such as Ganhi and the Marina typically take around 15 to 30 minutes depending on traffic, with links also available to Porto-Novo, Ouidah and other parts of the region.

Passenger facilities include a VIP lounge, restaurants, cafés, shops, free Wi-Fi, charging points, ATMs and currency exchange, making it a compact but functional gateway for visitors arriving in Benin.