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Flights from Edinburgh to Cotonou

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Cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Cotonou

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. 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 Duration15 h and 50 mFlights between Edinburgh and Cotonou take, on average, 15 h and 50 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight£1024Cheapest price for a flight between Edinburgh and Cotonou found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Origin airportEdinburgh AirportWhen flying from Edinburgh to Cotonou
Destination airportCadjehoun AirportFor the route from Edinburgh to Cotonou
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Edinburgh to Cotonou
One-way average Price£1009The average price for a flight Edinburgh - Cotonou at Opodo is £1009, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookNovemberAccording to real data June is the most popular time to book a flight to Cotonou when departing from Edinburgh
Distance: 3,440 mi
Edinburgh airports
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)How far from city centre: 6 mi
Cotonou airports
Cadjehoun Airport (COO)How far from city centre: 4 mi

Book your Edinburgh to Cotonou flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Edinburgh 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 £1024, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Edinburgh to Cotonou takes roughly 8 h and 40 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Edinburgh–Cotonou route

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

  • Departure airport: Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
  • 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 Edinburgh to Cotonou

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

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Edinburgh to Cotonou?
When you fly from Edinburgh to Cotonou the average price is £1009. 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 Edinburgh to Cotonou at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Cotonou is 1024 £. 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 Edinburgh to Cotonou?
The most popular months to book a flight from Edinburgh to Cotonou are June, March and November, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Edinburgh to Cotonou?
The best time of the year to go to Cotonou when flying from Edinburgh depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, June is the top 1º month to fly to Cotonou from Edinburgh in terms of searches from our customer, followed by November and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, March, February and August are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Edinburgh - Cotonou.
How long does the flight take to go from Edinburgh to Cotonou?
The total flight time between Edinburgh and Cotonou is of around 15 h and 50 m on average, considering an average distance of 3,440.49 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 Edinburgh?
While in Edinburgh temperatures can reach an average of 15º 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 4º ºC average in Edinburgh.

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