Cotonou Airport

Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport, opened in the 1960s, is Benin’s primary international gateway with a single compact terminal serving both regional and a handful of international flights. Modest in size but vital to West African travel, the airport handles most of Cotonou’s air traffic and acts as a regional connection point rather than a global hub. Located close to the city, travelers can reach central Cotonou within minutes by taxi, shuttle or occasional bus services, with car hire and onward connections to Porto-Novo and coastal resorts readily available. Fares tend to be budget-friendly for regional routes, and the airport functions as a base for local and West African carriers rather than major long-haul airlines.