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Connecting route · Cameroon → Benin

Flights from Yaounde to Cotonou

There are no direct flights from Yaounde to Cotonou. The easiest way is one stop via Douala or Libreville, about 3h 49m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 49m
NSICOODLA

Yaounde to Cotonou at a glance

Fastest journey3h 49mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Douala or Libreville

Best ways to fly from Yaounde 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
YAO Douala (DLA) COO
Leg 1: Camair-Co · Leg 2: Camair-Co, RwandAir
One airline, one ticket ~3h 49m
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YAO Libreville (LBV) COO
Leg 1: Asky Airlines, Camair-Co, Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Air Côte d'Ivoire, Camair-Co
One airline, one ticket ~4h 18m
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YAO Lome (LFW) COO
Leg 1: Asky Airlines · Leg 2: Asky Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 08m
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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
1,047 km650 miles
Journey time
3h 49mestimate
Time difference
NoneCotonou vs Yaounde
Currency in Cotonou
USD
Airports
NSI → COO

Flights from Yaounde to Cotonou: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Yaounde to Cotonou?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Douala, Libreville and Lome. 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 Yaounde to Cotonou?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,047 km.
Where do you change planes between Yaounde and Cotonou?
The best connecting points are Douala (DLA), Libreville (LBV) and Lome (LFW). Camair-Co flies both legs via Douala, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Yaounde and Cotonou?
Yaounde: Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI). Cotonou: Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO).

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