Cheap flights from Warsaw to Cotonou

Prices on this route are at their lowest in November, and the cheaper window generally runs from September through March, outside the busiest summer travel. School holidays and the end-of-year period push fares up, so if you are tied to December or January, book well ahead. Midweek departures, Tuesday and Wednesday in particular, tend to cost less than weekend ones, and early-morning or late-night connections often undercut the convenient daytime options. If your dates are flexible, watch the price calendar for a few weeks before you commit; fares on long connecting routes move more than people expect.

Airlines selling this route include LOT Polish Airlines, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Baltic, Braathens Regional Aviation, Helvetic Airways and Air Dolomiti. None fly it non-stop, so every option is a connection, usually through a European hub or Doha. The large network carriers tend to include a checked bag and meals in the fare, while the smaller regional names and leaner carriers often sell a bare ticket with baggage and seat selection charged on top. Where you change planes matters as much as which airline you pick.

Your flight lands at Cadjehoun, the airport that serves Cotonou. It sits within the city rather than far out in the countryside, so the transfer into town is short, though traffic in Cotonou can stretch it. Taxis are the usual way in, and a pre-arranged transfer or a ride booked through an app takes some of the guesswork out of arrival, especially if you land at night. Agree the fare before you get in, keep small notes for the journey, and have your accommodation address written down for the driver. If you are continuing to another part of Benin, plan the onward leg from Cotonou rather than counting on connections at the airport.

Currency

XOF (F)

Power sockets

Type C, E · 220 V

Language

French

Emergency number

112, 117, 118

Driving side

right

Calling code

+229

Internet domain

.bj

Population of Cotonou

780 k (2025)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Africa/Porto-Novo)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether you leave from F. Chopin or Modlin; Warsaw's two airports are far apart and not interchangeable.
• Confirm what the fare includes if you fly a leaner carrier, since checked bags and seat choice are often charged on top.
• Make sure a connecting itinerary sits on one ticket, or leave a generous buffer if you are joining two separate bookings.
• Check Benin's entry requirements against your passport well before departure, including visa and health formalities.
• Book early if you are flying in December or January, when holiday demand lifts fares on this route.
• Look at the price calendar first; November is usually the cheapest month to fly from Warsaw to Cotonou.