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Domestic Flights in Benin

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Ready to book your domestic flights? Then use our search bar above to start your booking. Alternatively, read on to discover more about flights within Benin!

Update: Please be aware that Benin has currently suspended all commercial domestic flights.

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Can I book domestic flights within Benin?

Alternative Airlines offers domestic flights all across the globe, including within Benin, when available.

Please note that at this time, the country of Benin has suspended domestic commercial flights. So it's not possible to book scheduled domestic flights at Alternative Airlines or any other site.

While private flights may be available, these aren't available at Alternative Airlines.

Please make sure to regularly check this page as well as the news to see if domestic flights within Benin have been reinstated.

In the meantime, you can book flights in and out of Benin using our site!

Cotonou beach

Cadjehoun Airport

Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport is the largest airport in Benin, West Africa. It's situated in the Cadjehoun neighbourhood of the city of Cotonou. This airport is the main airport that many airlines use to enter Benin from other countries in Africa as well as Europe.


Airlines that fly to/from this airport regularly include Air FranceBrussels AirlinesEthiopian AirlinesRoyal Air MarocRwandAir and Turkish Airlines, among many others. You can fly from this airport to other domestic destinations in Benin when you use Benin Airlines' charter service (also called Air Taxi Benin).

Benin Mosque

Airlines in Benin

Benin Airlines

Benin Airlines operates many of its flights from Cadjehoun Airport. It primarily focuses on private charter flights within Benin but also offers commercial flights further afield.

Cronos Airlines

Cronos Airlines Benin is a regional carrier in Benin which was founded in 2017. Cronos Airlines Benin began its operations with 3x weekly services between Cotonou and Abidjan. Cronos Airlines Benin is a member of a group of companies composed of Cronos Airlines.

Benin walkway

Why book domestic flights within Benin?

If you're looking to visit Africa for your next trip away, Benin might not be the most obvious destination that comes to mind. Although it's a small nation, Benin is rich in history, culture and adventure. It is certainly a place that will be eye-opening for any traveller.

Things to do:

  • Visit voodoo temples - Benin is birthplace of the Vodun religion, otherwise known as Voodoo.
  • Explore the Grande Marche du Dantopka - Cotonou's grand market.
  • Visit Ouidah's local history museum - Learn about slave trade in Benin during the rule of the Dahomey Kingdom that existed from 1600 to 1904.
  • Visit the ruined temples and royal palaces in Abomey - A UNESCO World Heritage Site that once belonged to the Dahomey Kingdom.
  • Explore the sea life - See whales and sea turtles

Best time to visit:

The best time to visit Benin is from November to February - the temperature is comfortable and the weather is dry with low humidity.

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Domestic flights in Benin FAQs

Can I book domestic flights in Benin online?

Not currently. Benin has suspended its commercial domestic flights. To book a domestic flight within Benin, you'll have to privately hire an aircraft.

Charter flights aren't available at Alternative Airlines at this time.

Can I book domestic flights in Benin and pay later?

While Alternative Airlines doesn't currently offer domestic flights in Benin, we do offer buy now, pay later.

Pay later on any of the flights available on our site using Klarna, Tabby, PayJustNow and more.

Please note that the payment plans available to you will depend on your country of residence.