Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
The timezone in Cotonou is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Ottawa.
To ensure you catch your YOW to COO flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Cotonou Airport (COO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cotonou Airport flight is ₹ 86,492. A round-trip ticket is currently ₹ 120,446. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YOW to COO if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cotonou Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from YOW to COO.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
58.21% of flights taking off from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Ottawa to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cotonou Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near YOW:
Arriving at Cotonou Airport (COO)
If you're coming in on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cotonou Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near COO:
Travel at your own pace with a Cotonou Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Europcar or Avis and experience more of Cotonou and beyond.
Booking your ride from Cotonou Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Cotonou Airport (COO) to central Cotonou
Cotonou Airport to the centre of Cotonou has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Cotonou Airport (COO)
June is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cotonou Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Cotonou in February.
Lock in your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International 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.
August sees average temperatures of between 23ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from YOW to COO sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Benin
Cotonou has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Benin you'll want to see. Around 23 kilometres north-west of Cotonou, a trip to Abomey-Calavi will keep you on the go. Check out popular 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 great destination 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 reasons to visit.
