There are 3 ways to get from Kano to Benin by plane, bus, 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 Lagos, bus
best- Fly from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Lagos (LOS)plane KAN - LOS
- Take the bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Cotonoubus
4h 53m$88–126Drive 1,089.2 km
- Drive from Kano to Abomey-Calavicar 1,089.2 km
14h 58m$93–134Fly to Cotonou
- Fly from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Cotonou (COO)plane KAN - COO
21h 40m$554–1,006
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Lagos (LOS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kano to Benin is to fly and bus which costs $85 - $130 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kano to Benin is to fly and bus which takes 4h 53m and costs $85 - $130.
The distance between Kano and Benin is 972 km. The road distance is 1089.2 km.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Kano to Benin, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kano to Benin is 1089 km. It takes approximately 14h 58m to drive from Kano to Benin.
There are 546+ hotels available in Benin.
What companies run services between Kano, Nigeria and Benin?
Air Peace and Afrijet fly from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Cotonou (COO) 6 times a week.
- Website
- flyafrijet.online
Flights from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Cotonou via Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,400
Flights from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Cotonou via Abuja, Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,400
- Phone
- +237 678197361
- Website
- afrique-con.com
Bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Cotonou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- afrique-con.com
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