Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
Cotonou's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Cotonou five hours ahead of Washington DC.
To ensure you catch your IAD to COO flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cotonou Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between IAD and COO include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Brussels Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Cotonou Airport (COO)
Currently, ₹ 65,119 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 109,744. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from IAD to COO, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cotonou Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from IAD to COO by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cotonou Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
74.39% of flights that leave from Washington Dulles International Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Washington Dulles International Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cotonou Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to IAD:
Arriving at Cotonou Airport (COO)
Consider booking a hotel near COO if you're catching a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Cotonou Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Europcar or Avis and find adventure across Cotonou and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cotonou Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Cotonou Airport (COO) to central Cotonou
Cotonou Airport to central Cotonou has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Cotonou Airport (COO)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cotonou Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Cotonou. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Cotonou is March, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cotonou Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAD to COO in August. Average temperatures are between 23ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Benin
Cotonou has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Benin you should also see. About 23 kilometres north-west of Cotonou, a trip to Abomey-Calavi will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Eglise Catholique BON PASTEUR De Djadjo, Eglise Catholique St Paul Zogbadjè and HOLY LAND PARC CALAVI.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Benin, head for Djougou, about 386 kilometres north of Cotonou. Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Arrêt bus de Djougou and Grande Mosquée de Djougou are key highlights.
