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How to get fromCotonou to Kanoby plane, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cotonou to Kano by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Cotonou

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    1. Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)plane plane COO - KAN
    5h 36m
    $84–446

  2. Drive 1,071.2 km

    1. Drive from Cotonou to Kanocar car 1,071.2 km
    14h 54m
    $91–131

  3. Bus to Lagos, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Lagos Maza Mazabus bus
    2. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)plane plane LOS - KAN
    4h 33m
    $89–142

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration7h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 936.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Cotonou, Benin and Kano, Nigeria?

Afrijet, United Nigeria Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Cotonou (COO) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) twice daily.

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