There are 3 ways to get from Cotonou to Kano by plane, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Cotonou
best- Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)plane COO - KAN
5h 46m$304–706Bus to Lagos, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Cotonou to Lagos Maza Mazabus
- Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)plane LOS - KAN
4h 13m$84–112Drive 1,071.2 km
- Drive from Cotonou to Kanocar 1,071.2 km
14h 54m$91–131
Cotonou (COO) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cotonou to Kano is to bus and fly which costs $80 - $120 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Cotonou to Kano is to bus and fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $80 - $120.
The distance between Cotonou and Kano is 936 km. The road distance is 1071.2 km.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Cotonou to Kano, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Cotonou to Kano is 1071 km. It takes approximately 14h 54m to drive from Cotonou to Kano.
There are six+ hotels available in Kano.
What companies run services between Cotonou, Benin and Kano, Nigeria?
Afrijet, United Nigeria Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Cotonou (COO) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) twice daily.
- Website
- flyairpeace.com
Flights from Cotonou to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport via Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $290–950
Flights from Cotonou to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport via Lome, Abuja
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–1,400
Flights from Lagos to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- realtonga.to
Flights from Cotonou to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport via Lagos, Abuja
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–850
Flights from Lagos to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- armcharter.com
Flights from Lagos to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- maxair.com.ng
Flights from Lagos to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Lagos to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport via Abuja
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- flyunitednigeria.com
Flights from Lagos to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–110
- Phone
- +237 678197361
- Website
- afrique-con.com
Bus from Cotonou to Lagos Maza Maza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- afrique-con.com
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