The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from Dakar to Cotonou

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end 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.

Filter by

week: 28 Dec - 3 Jan

Flights from just £257

£365

£311

£357

£434

£272

£258

£267

£263

£257

NovemberDecember

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

Cheapest flight£247Cheapest price for a flight between Dakar and Cotonou found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportLeopold Sedar Senghor International AirportWhen flying from Dakar to Cotonou

Destination airportCadjehoun AirportFor the route from Dakar to Cotonou

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

Airlines flying this routeAir SenegalAirline(s) with flights between Dakar to Cotonou

One-way average Price£464The average price for a flight Dakar - Cotonou at Opodo is £464, based on the price of last 6 months

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

Distance: 1,468 mi

Dakar airports

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

Cotonou airports

Cadjehoun Airport (COO)How far from city centre: 4 mi

Book your Dakar to Cotonou flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Dakar to Cotonou (Benin) 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 £247, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Dakar to Cotonou takes roughly 4 h and 15 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Dakar–Cotonou route

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

Departure airport: Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Arrival airport: Cadjehoun Airport (COO)

The weather in Cotonou

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Cotonou, temperatures average around 38ºC in the warmest months and roughly 26ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 39ºC
Lows: down to 26ºC
Hottest month: October
Coldest month: July
Driest month: January
Wettest month: June

Tips for cheaper flights from Dakar to Cotonou

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

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 Cotonou. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Dakar to Cotonou

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

When you fly from Dakar to Cotonou the average price is £464. 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 Dakar to Cotonou at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Dakar to Cotonou is 247 £. 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 Dakar to Cotonou?

The most popular months to book a flight from Dakar to Cotonou are June, July and October, based on the searches of our customers.

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

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

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

The total flight time between Dakar and Cotonou 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 Cotonou compared to Dakar?

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

Which airports have flights between Dakar and Cotonou?

The main airport route flying between Dakar and Cotonou is: Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Cadjehoun Airport(COO). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Dakar to Cotonou?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Dakar to Cotonou are:

Air Senegal.

Air Cote D Ivoire

ASKY

Plan your trip

Other popular routesPopular Flight Routes