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Cheapest time to fly from Cotonou to Dakar

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration5 h and 15 mFlights between Cotonou and Dakar take, on average, 5 h and 15 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£299Cheapest price for a flight between Cotonou and Dakar found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportCadjehoun AirportWhen flying from Cotonou to Dakar

Destination airportLeopold Sedar Senghor International AirportFor the route from Cotonou to Dakar

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Cotonou to Dakar

Airlines flying this routeBatik Air MalaysiaAirline(s) with flights between Cotonou to Dakar

One-way average Price£368The average price for a flight Cotonou - Dakar at Opodo is £368, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookAugustAccording to real data February is the most popular time to book a flight to Dakar when departing from Cotonou

Distance: 1,468 mi

Cotonou airports

Dakar airports

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)How far from city centre: 25 mi

Book your Cotonou to Dakar flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Cotonou to Dakar (Senegal) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £299, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Cotonou to Dakar takes roughly 5 h and 15 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Cotonou–Dakar route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Arrival airport: Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)

The weather in Dakar

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Dakar, temperatures average around 0ºC in the warmest months and roughly 0ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Tips for cheaper flights from Cotonou to Dakar

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Cotonou to Dakar:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Dakar. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cotonou to Dakar

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Cotonou to Dakar?

When you fly from Cotonou to Dakar the average price is £368. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Cotonou to Dakar at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Cotonou to Dakar is 299 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Cotonou to Dakar?

The most popular months to book a flight from Cotonou to Dakar are February, May and March, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Cotonou to Dakar?

The best time of the year to go to Dakar when flying from Cotonou depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, August is the top 1º month to fly to Dakar from Cotonou in terms of searches from our customer, followed by October and April. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, July, March and January are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Cotonou - Dakar.

How long does the flight take to go from Cotonou to Dakar?

The total flight time between Cotonou and Dakar is of around 5 h and 15 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,467.85 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Dakar compared to Cotonou?

While in Cotonou temperatures can reach an average of 34º ºC in summer, Dakar can experience temperatures up to 0º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 0º ºC in Dakar, compared to the 29º ºC average in Cotonou.

Which are the airlines with flights from Cotonou to Dakar?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Cotonou to Dakar are:

Air Senegal.

Air Cote D Ivoire

ASKY

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