Flights from Cadjehoun Airport, Cotonou

When you fly to Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou, Benin, you are immediately immersed in the colorful agricultural and market culture for which this tropical, sub-Saharan West African region is famous. Cotonou is known throughout neighboring countries as a marketplace where Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger merchants come together to trade goods such as textiles with boldly emblazoned West African prints.

Attractions

Cotonou has a rich Portuguese and French Colonial history that is reflected in many of the country's structures, language and culture. The Cotonou Cathedral is often referred to as the Notre Dame of Cotonou; it is uniquely designed with a bold burgundy-and-white tile exterior as well as an interior of stripes and triangles. Much of the city's activity is revolves around, providing you with the opportunity to buy West African goods directly from farmers and merchants at the 10-acre Dantokpa Market.

Hints and tips

When you fly to Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou, you will need to utilize hotel shuttles, a rental car or a taxi to get into town. Once you land, you will see the northernmost point of the Atlantic Ocean just beyond the edge of the airport's runway. Average temperatures in the region are hottest in January with highs of 90 degrees Fahrenheit. The winter months are still warm with lows of 75 degrees Fahrenheit.