Addis Ababa to Cotonou (ADD–COO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET917
ET Ethiopian
7M8
8:40 AM
EAT T2
12:15 PM
WAT
5h 35m
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ET Ethiopian
7M8
1:30 PM
WAT
9:10 PM
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ET Ethiopian
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2:05 PM
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Addis Ababa to Cotonou
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,499 mi 5h 35m nonstop -2h behind 6 1-stop hubs

ADD–COO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,499 miles in approximately 5h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ADD–COO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 7M8 5h35 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ADD to COO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to COO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
LFW ~7h 37m ABJ ~11h 55m ACC ~12h 45m BRU ~19h 50m IST ~23h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
175
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Cotonou is 2 hours behind Addis Ababa.
ADD: EAT · COO: WAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 4:00 PM in Cotonou.
Distance & Flight Time
2,499 mi / 4,022 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 35m.
Visa & Entry

Ethiopian passport holders need an eVisa to enter Benin. Apply online through evisa.gouv.bj before departure. The single-entry tourist eVisa costs EUR 50 and allows a 30-day stay. A 90-day multiple-entry eVisa costs EUR 100. Processing takes up to 72 hours. Print the approval and carry it with your passport.

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date and have at least 2 blank pages. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory. Immigration will check your ICVP at the airport in Cotonou. There is no visa on arrival option. If you show up without the eVisa, the airline may not let you board.

Benin dropped its old embassy visa system entirely in favor of the eVisa portal. The site works well and accepts major credit cards. Keep a screenshot of your confirmation email as backup in case of printing issues.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

ADD–COO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to Cotonou route.
Route details
Distance2,499 mi / 4,022 km
Flight time5h 35m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: ADD
Full nameAddis Ababa Bole International Airport
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
Destination: COO
Full nameCotonou Cadjehoun International Airport
IATA / ICAOCOO / DBBB
TimezoneAfrica/Porto-Novo
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to COO flights.
Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport take approximately 5h 35m. The route covers 2,499 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from ADD to COO. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LFW, ABJ, ACC, BRU, IST and CDG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cotonou is 2 hours behind Addis Ababa.
Yes, return flights from COO to ADD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ADD to COO

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ADD to COO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ADD to COO ranges from 5 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,499 miles (4,022 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via LFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.