On this page, you can find and book flights from Dakar to Cotonou. The distance between the cities is 2,364 km, with regular service operating approximately 3 times a week. Before your trip, we recommend checking how to get to the airport of departure.
The main carrier on this route is Air Senegal (HC). Ticket prices are dynamic, so use the low price calendar and find out how to get from the airport to the city center upon arrival to find the best deals.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Dakar — Cotonou by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 1,254 in F, and the most expensive are around AED 1,500 in J. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Dakar → Cotonou, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 2,422 | high | May | AED 1,909 | low | Sep | AED 2,142 | medium |
| Feb | AED 1,956 | low | Jun | AED 1,863 | low | Oct | AED 1,863 | low |
| Mar | AED 2,096 | medium | Jul | AED 2,468 | high | Nov | AED 1,816 | low |
| Apr | AED 2,329 | high | Aug | AED 2,515 | high | Dec | AED 2,562 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Cotonou is equatorial: the hottest month is February, with average temperatures reaching up to 31.8°C. Peak rainfall occurs in June and October, when the number of dry days per month drops to just four.
The lowest flight cost was recorded in September, starting AED 1,254. The most expensive month to travel from Dakar is currently January, with prices starting AED 1,500.
The best time to book is September for affordability or January if dry weather is your priority. It is recommended to avoid June, which sees the highest rainfall — over 231 mm.
On the route from Dakar to Cotonou, regular air service is provided by Air Senegal (HC), which operates about 3 flights per week. This is the primary carrier offering direct flights between the cities. You can view the exact weekly schedule and choose a suitable departure time in the interactive list below.
Flights Dakar — Cotonou depart from Blaise Diagne International Airport and arrive at Cotonou Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is 2,364 km. The estimated travel time for a direct flight is approximately 2 hours 50 minutes, though the exact duration depends on the specific flight and aircraft type.
Regular flights on this route are provided by Air Senegal (HC). Flights operate approximately three times a week.
Arrivals are at Cotonou Cardinal Bernardin Gantin International Airport (COO), which is the main airport of Benin.
Flight prices change constantly depending on the season and seat availability. You can find the current minimum for the coming months in the low price calendar on this page.
The most favorable deals are usually available when booking 1.5–2 months before departure. We also recommend looking at flights in September, when prices are traditionally lower.
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