Travelling from Washington DC to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO): What you need to know
The timezone in Cotonou is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Washington DC. Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport is located in Cotonou.
To ensure you catch your flight from Washington DC to COO, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more travellers during busy periods like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometers in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Washington DC to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
71% of flights that take off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport touch down at their destination on time.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Washington DC to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport, browse these options when heading out from Washington Dulles International Airport:
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You can get to IAD from the centre of Washington DC in approximately 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 40 kilometers or so.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to COO flight:
77% of flights departing Washington Dulles International Airport arrive according to schedule.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
From the centre of Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometers away. It'll take you roughly 40 minutes to arrive by car and 50 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Washington DC to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Baltimore Washington International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance rating of BWI is 77%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO)
Consider staying in a hotel near COO if you're catching a late flight from Washington DC to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport flight.
Getting from Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO) to central Cotonou
Central Cotonou is around 6 kilometers from Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO)
Currently, P43,886 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is P80,653. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Washington DC to COO. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Washington DC to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO)
August is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO). Plan your visit to Cotonou in December if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Washington DC to COO plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cotonou to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
August sees temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Cotonou
Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cotonou:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Cotonou when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Fidjrosse Beach followed by Dantokpa Market and OCBN Graffiti Wall.
Explore more of Benin
Cotonou is only a small part of what Benin has to offer. Continue your travels in Bohicon, which is around 97 kilometers away to the north. From Grand Temple vaudou AZIZAHE : amour, chance, richesse, mystères vaudou, Maître vaudou Gonou to Parc Archaeologique d'Agongointo/ Underground village Bohicon, there are countless things to do in this popular city.
Abomey is another well-known destination in Benin and is around 105 kilometers northwest of Cotonou. No journey is complete without visiting Exhibition of the King Béhanzin in his Royal Palace, Royal Palaces of Abomey and Palais des rois d'Abomey.
