There are 4 ways to get from Benin to Somalia by plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Egal International Airport - Hargeisa
best- Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Egal International Airport - Hargeisa (HGA)plane COO - HGA
19h 38m$709–2,312Fly to Jijiga Wilwal International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Jijiga Wilwal International Airport (JIJ)plane COO - JIJ
- Drive from Jijiga Wilwal International Airport (JIJ) to Boramacar
18h 35m$469–1,413Drive 6,597 km
- Drive from Abomey-Calavi to Mogadishucar 6,597 km
4d 17h$559–807Fly to Aden Adde International Airport
- Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ)plane COO - MGQ
17h 42m$659–2,012
Cotonou (COO) to Egal International Airport - Hargeisa (HGA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Benin to Somalia is to drive which costs $550 - $850 and takes 4 days 17h.
The fastest way to get from Benin to Somalia is to fly which takes 17h 42m and costs $650 - $2,100.
The distance between Benin and Somalia is 4619 km. The road distance is 6597 km.
It takes approximately 19h 38m to get from Benin to Somalia, including transfers.
Somalia is 2h ahead of Benin. It is currently 5:04 AM in Benin and 7:04 AM in Somalia.
Yes, the driving distance between Benin to Somalia is 6597 km. It takes approximately 4 days 17h to drive from Benin to Somalia.
There are nine+ hotels available in Somalia.
What companies run services between Benin and Somalia?
Ethiopian Airlines, ASKY, and Brussels Airlines fly from Cotonou (COO) to Egal International Airport - Hargeisa (HGA) twice daily.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Cotonou to Egal International Airport - Hargeisa via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,300
Flights from Cotonou to Egal International Airport - Hargeisa via Lome, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $750–2,300
Flights from Cotonou to Egal International Airport - Hargeisa via Accra, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,300
Flights from Cotonou to Aden Adde International Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,000
Flights from Cotonou to Aden Adde International Airport via Lome, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,000
Flights from Cotonou to Jijiga Wilwal International Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,400
Flights from Cotonou to Jijiga Wilwal International Airport via Lome, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,500
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