Travelling from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
Cotonou's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Milan.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your MXP to COO flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Milano Malpensa Airport to Cotonou Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MXP and COO include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Brussels Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cotonou Airport (COO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Cotonou Airport flight is ₹ 46,021. A return ticket right now is ₹ 60,161. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MXP to COO if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Cotonou Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MXP to COO by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Cotonou Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
68.23% of flights that take off from Milano Malpensa Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Milano Malpensa Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MXP? If you've booked an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Cotonou Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cotonou Airport (COO)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Milano Malpensa Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near COO instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Cotonou Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Europcar or Avis and discover more of Cotonou and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Cotonou Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Cotonou Airport (COO) to central Cotonou
Cotonou Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Cotonou. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Cotonou Airport (COO)
June is the most popular month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Cotonou Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Cotonou in February.
When reserving your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Cotonou Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Cotonou, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 23ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MXP to COO around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Benin
Cotonou has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Benin just waiting to be discovered. About 23 kilometres north-west of Cotonou, a trip to Abomey-Calavi will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Eglise Catholique BON PASTEUR De Djadjo, Eglise Catholique St Paul Zogbadjè and HOLY LAND PARC CALAVI.
If you want to check out another corner of 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 highlights.
