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Practical guide · Cotonou Drive · updated August 2026

Arriving at Cotonou Airport

Where to meet us, which documents to prepare and how to save time.

Main façade of Cotonou’s Cardinal Bernardin Gantin International Airport
Photo : Fawaz.tairou · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Confirm your flight number, terminal and a reachable phone number before arrival. The meeting point and driver details are sent before pick-up.

On location

Cardinal Bernardin Gantin International Airport sits in the Cadjehoun district, only a few kilometres from central Cotonou and the Sofitel and Novotel hotels: pick-up happens right outside the arrivals hall.

Suggested duration
Allow 15 to 30 minutes to the city centre depending on your arrival time.
Local tip
Get your phone working (eSIM or local SIM) before leaving the hall: the exact meeting point and driver contact are sent to you by message.

Before leaving

Check handover time, fuel or charge level, tyre pressure and the support contact. Take time to photograph the condition report with the agent.

Choosing the car

A city car suits most urban travel. For luggage, longer stays or tracks, prefer an SUV or 4×4. Ask for advice if your itinerary leaves the main roads.

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