Zaventem to Cotonou (BRU–COO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SN229
SN Lynx Air
333
9:30 PM
WAT
5:00 AM+1
CEST
6h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ5574
AZ ITA
333
9:30 PM
WAT
5:00 AM+1
CEST
6h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Zaventem to Cotonou
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 3,080 mi 6h 35m nonstop -1h behind 7 1-stop hubs

BRU–COO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa and Lynx Air lead the route. The flight covers 3,080 miles in approximately 6h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BRU–COO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LH Lufthansa 0
SN Lynx Air 0 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LH (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: SN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to COO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
343
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Cotonou is 1 hour behind Zaventem.
BRU: CEST · COO: WAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 5:00 PM in Cotonou.
Distance & Flight Time
3,080 mi / 4,957 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 35m.
Visa & Entry

Belgian passport holders need an eVisa to enter Benin. Apply through the official portal at evisa.bj before departure. A single-entry tourist eVisa valid for 30 days starts around EUR 50. Processing takes 1 to 5 business days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory.

Getting to BRU

The Airport Express train runs every 15–20 minutes from Brussels Central, Midi (South), and Nord stations to BRU in 17–25 minutes (€11.80 one-way, free with Brussels Card). Traffic on the Ring road (R0) is heavily congested during morning rush, making the train the consistent choice for peak departures.

Taxis from central Brussels cost €40–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Ride-shares (Uber) run €30–45. Parking at BRU starts at €10/day in the P-Long facility with free shuttle.

BRU–COO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zaventem to Cotonou route.
Route details
Distance3,080 mi / 4,957 km
Flight time6h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m
Destination: COO
IATA / ICAOCOO / DBBB
TimezoneAfrica/Porto-Novo
Elevation19 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BRU to COO flights.
Nonstop flights from Brussels Airport to Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport take approximately 6h 35m. The route covers 3,080 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Lufthansa and Lynx Air.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LFW, ACC, CMN, ADD, CDG, ABJ and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cotonou is 1 hour behind Zaventem.
Yes, return flights from COO to BRU 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 BRU to COO

Brussels Airport (BRU) and Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO) are connected by nonstop service from Lufthansa and Lynx Air.

BRU to COO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BRU to COO ranges from 6 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,080 miles (4,957 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via LFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.