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Connecting route · Egypt → Benin

Flights from Cairo to Cotonou

There are no direct flights from Cairo to Cotonou. The easiest way is one stop via Abidjan or Lagos, about 9h 09m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 33m
CAICOOABJ

Cairo to Cotonou at a glance

Fastest journey8h 33mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Abidjan or Lagos

Best ways to fly from Cairo to Cotonou

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CAI Abidjan (ABJ) COO
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Air Côte d'Ivoire, Brussels Airlines, RwandAir
Same alliance ~9h 09m
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2
CAI Lagos (LOS) COO
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Air Peace
Self-transfer likely ~8h 33m
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3
CAI Douala (DLA) COO
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Camair-Co, RwandAir
Self-transfer likely ~9h 11m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,002 km2,485 miles
Journey time
8h 33mestimate
Time difference
-1hCotonou vs Cairo
Currency in Cotonou
USD
Airports
CAI, SPX, CCE → COO

Flights from Cairo to Cotonou: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cairo to Cotonou?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Abidjan, Lagos and Douala. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cairo to Cotonou?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,002 km.
Where do you change planes between Cairo and Cotonou?
The best connecting points are Abidjan (ABJ), Lagos (LOS) and Douala (DLA). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Cairo and Cotonou?
Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE). Cotonou: Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO).
What is the time difference between Cairo and Cotonou?
Cotonou is 1 hour behind Cairo.

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