Flying from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Cotonou Airport (COO): what you need to know
Cotonou's timezone is UTC+1, making Cotonou five hours ahead of Quebec.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your YQB to COO flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Cotonou Airport (COO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Cotonou Airport flight is £598. A return fare is currently £1,048. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from YQB to COO, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Cotonou Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
Of the departures from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport, 63.79% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Quebec to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport is approximately 11 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Cotonou Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near YQB:
Arriving at Cotonou Airport (COO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Cotonou Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near COO instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cotonou Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Europcar or Avis and venture far and wide through Cotonou and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cotonou Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Cotonou Airport (COO) to central Cotonou
Cotonou Airport is approximately 4 miles from the centre of Cotonou. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Cotonou Airport (COO)
The quietest month for a flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Cotonou Airport is February, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Cotonou based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Cotonou is March, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Cotonou Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
August sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from YQB to COO sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Benin
You've done Cotonou, now it's time to explore more of Benin. Journey around 14 miles north-west to Abomey-Calavi to check off its top sights. From Eglise Catholique BON PASTEUR De Djadjo to Eglise Catholique St Paul Zogbadjè and HOLY LAND PARC CALAVI, your itinerary will be busy.
Djougou is another well-known destination in Benin and is around 240 miles north of Cotonou. No journey is complete without dropping by Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Arrêt bus de Djougou and Grande Mosquée de Djougou.