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Connecting route · United Arab Emirates → Benin

Flights from Dubai to Cotonou

There are no direct flights from Dubai to Cotonou. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Lagos, about 10h 41m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 10h 41m
DXBCOOADD

Dubai to Cotonou at a glance

Fastest journey10h 41mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Lagos

Best ways to fly from Dubai 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
DXB Addis Ababa (ADD) COO
Leg 1: Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, flydubai · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 41m
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DXB Lagos (LOS) COO
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Air Peace
Self-transfer likely ~11h 00m
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DXB Abidjan (ABJ) COO
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Air Côte d'Ivoire, Brussels Airlines, RwandAir
Self-transfer likely ~12h 44m
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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
5,988 km3,719 miles
Journey time
10h 41mestimate
Time difference
-3hCotonou vs Dubai
Currency in Cotonou
USD
Airports
DXB, DWC → COO

Flights from Dubai to Cotonou: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dubai to Cotonou?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Lagos and Abidjan. 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 Dubai to Cotonou?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,988 km.
Where do you change planes between Dubai and Cotonou?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Lagos (LOS) and Abidjan (ABJ). Emirates flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dubai and Cotonou?
Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). Cotonou: Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO).
What is the time difference between Dubai and Cotonou?
Cotonou is 3 hours behind Dubai.

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