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How to get fromBenin to Kanoby plane, car, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Benin to Kano by plane, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Cotonou

    best
    1. Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)plane plane COO - KAN
    5h 51m
    $555–1,007

  2. Drive  1,088 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Abomey-Calavi to Kanocar car 1,088 km
    15h 10m
    $92–133

  3. Ferry to Lagos, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Port Novo to Mile 2/NIWAferry ferry
    2. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)plane plane LOS - KAN
    4h 44m

Cotonou (COO) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$305Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 940.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Benin and Kano, Nigeria?

Afrijet, United Nigeria Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Cotonou (COO) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) 6 times a week.

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