Travelling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
Rome and Cotonou share the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your FCO to COO flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cotonou Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between FCO and COO:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Brussels Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Cotonou Airport (COO)
Right now, £365 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £477. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from FCO to COO, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cotonou Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from FCO to COO.
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Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
70.57% of flights that take off from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is around 20 miles from central Rome. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near FCO. Whether you're taking an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cotonou Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Cotonou Airport (COO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near COO instead:
Grab a Cotonou Airport rental car and explore Cotonou and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Europcar and Avis are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Cotonou Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Cotonou Airport (COO) to central Cotonou
From Cotonou Airport, Cotonou is approximately 4 miles away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Cotonou Airport (COO)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cotonou Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Cotonou. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Cotonou is March, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cotonou Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
August sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FCO to COO sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Benin
You've visited Cotonou, now it's time to discover other corners of Benin. Journey about 14 miles north-west to Abomey-Calavi to check off its popular sights. From Eglise Catholique BON PASTEUR De Djadjo to Eglise Catholique St Paul Zogbadjè and HOLY LAND PARC CALAVI, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Benin, head for Djougou, about 240 miles north of Cotonou. Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Arrêt bus de Djougou and Grande Mosquée de Djougou are among the biggest draws.