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How to get fromSouth Africa to Cotonouby plane, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from South Africa to Cotonou by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Cotonou

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Cotonou (COO)plane plane JNB - COO
    11h 13m
    $507–833

  2. Fly to Lagos, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Lagos (LOS)plane plane JNB - LOS
    2. Take the bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Cotonoubus bus
    9h 18m
    $242–588

  3. Drive 6,535.9 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Cotonoucar car 6,535.9 km
    4d 4h
    $912–1,317

  4. Fly to Lomé–Tokoin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Lomé–Tokoin Airport (LFW)plane plane JNB - LFW
    2. Take the bus from Gare de Lomé to Cotonoubus bus
    12h 43m
    $538–2,650

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Cotonou (COO) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration16h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$306Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,593.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 13m

What companies run services between South Africa and Cotonou, Benin?

South African Airways, Brussels Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Cotonou (COO) twice daily.

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