Country Information




Getting There by Air

The main airline is Air Burkina (website: www.air-burkina.com).


Departure Tax

None.


Main Airports

Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO). (www.aeroport-cotonou.com) The airport is 5km (3 miles) west of the city. To/from the airport: Taxis and limousines are available to the city (journey time - 15 to 20 minutes).


Getting There by Water

Main portPorto Novo . Several shipping lines run regular cargo services from Marseille to Cotonou. Local shipping from Lagos arrives in Porto Novo.


Getting There by Rail

The railway line from Parakou (via Gaya) to Niamey in Niger, currently under construction, will provide the first rail link into Niger.