Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (IATA: COO, ICAO: DBBB) serves Cotonou, BJ. It has 34 scheduled routes to 16 destinations in 13 countries, operated by 14 airlines.
- Efficiency: The airport generally has good efficiency, with an average rating of 7.8/10. Security and immigration wait times are often fast, estimated at around 7 minutes each.
- Manageable Size: COO is a small, single-terminal airport, which can make it easier to navigate.
- Proximity to City Center: The airport is approximately 5 km from central Cotonou, making transfers short.
- Terminal Services and Access: Services are rated very unpopular compared to other airports, with a low score of 5.9/10. Terminal access is also very unpopular.
- Security/Immigration Efficiency (Perception): Despite generally fast wait times, the efficiency of security and immigration is unpopular compared to other airports. Arriving international travelers should still plan for potential delays of 30-60 minutes at immigration.
- Cleanliness: While moderately valued compared to other airports, cleanliness receives a rating of 7.5/10, which is not exceptionally high.
- Limited Amenities: The airport has basic restroom facilities but lacks dedicated family or nursing rooms. Free Wi-Fi is unreliable. Lounges are available, but specific details on their quality are not extensively reviewed.
- Taxi Experience and Negotiation: Taxis are not metered, requiring negotiation, and drivers often start with higher prices. Vehicles can be older, and air conditioning may not work.
- Lack of Public Transport: There is no public bus or metro service from the airport.
- Sources researched: flight-report.com, sleepinginairports.net, airporttransferportal.com, cheapflights.com, flightqueue.com*
Bottom line: For first-time visitors or those seeking a stress-free arrival, a pre-booked private transfer is recommended due to the informal nature of local transport and the need for negotiation with airport taxis.
Routes from COO
16 nonstop destinations · 14 airlines.
Airlines at COO
14 carriers operate scheduled departures.
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Airport routes
Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO) offers 34 flight routes operated by 14 airlines. Major carriers include Air Cote D'Ivoire, ASKY Airlines, Corsair International and others. Popular destinations from Cotonou include Port Bouet (Felix Houphouet Boigny Int'l), Leon M'Ba Int'l, Lome, Bole Int'l, Malabo.
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Common questions about COO
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How many destinations have nonstop flights from COO?
Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport has 34 scheduled routes to 16 destinations in 13 countries, operated by 14 airlines.
Which airlines fly from Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport?
14 carriers operate scheduled departures, including Air Cote D'Ivoire, ASKY Airlines, Corsair International.
Where is Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport located?
Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport is located in Cotonou, BJ, at an elevation of 19 ft. Its IATA code is COO and ICAO code is DBBB.