Flying from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
The timezone in Cotonou is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Houston.
To ensure you get on your IAH to COO flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cotonou Airport. Charles de Gaulle Airport is a top stopover on the IAH to COO route.
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Cotonou Airport (COO)
₹ 94,016 is the best price for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. A return flight starts at ₹ 116,692. These fares can change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from IAH to COO, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cotonou Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from IAH to COO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cotonou Airport.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
When it comes to the on-time performance of George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to George Bush Intercontinental Airport from central Houston, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cotonou Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near IAH:
Arriving at Cotonou Airport (COO)
Consider staying in a hotel near COO if you're on a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Cotonou Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Europcar or Avis and see more of Cotonou and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Cotonou Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Cotonou Airport (COO) to central Cotonou
From Cotonou Airport, Cotonou is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Cotonou Airport (COO)
The quietest month for a flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cotonou Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Cotonou based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cotonou Airport for March if you want to go to Cotonou during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAH to COO in August. Average temperatures are between 23ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Benin
Cotonou is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Benin just waiting to be explored. About 23 kilometres north-west of Cotonou, a trip to Abomey-Calavi will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Eglise Catholique BON PASTEUR De Djadjo, Eglise Catholique St Paul Zogbadjè and HOLY LAND PARC CALAVI.
Djougou is another must-experience destination in Benin and is around 386 kilometres north of Cotonou. No trip is complete without dropping by Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Arrêt bus de Djougou and Grande Mosquée de Djougou.
