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

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SN229+1
SN Lynx Air
333
9:30 PM
WAT
5:00 AM+1
CEST
6h 30m
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AZ ITA
333
9:30 PM
WAT
5:00 AM+1
CEST
6h 30m
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SN295
SN Lynx Air
333
10:00 PM
WAT
5:30 AM+1
CEST
6h 30m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
ACC Accra 9h 10m LXSN → SN Accra (ACC) to Cotonou flights
ABJ Abidjan 9h 50m AZSN → AZETSN Abidjan (ABJ) to Cotonou flights
IST Istanbul 15h 6EFIGF → SQTK Istanbul (IST) to Cotonou flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 15h 1m SN → AFKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Cotonou flights
ADD Addis Ababa 15h 7m ET → ET Addis Ababa (ADD) to Cotonou flights
LFW Lomé 25h 4m SN → ET Lomé (LFW) to Cotonou flights
CMN Casablanca ~9h 23m 3OATTB → TK Casablanca (CMN) to Cotonou flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Zaventem to Cotonou
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 3,080 mi 6h 30m nonstop -1h behind

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 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

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.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to COO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
ACC ~9h 10m CMN ~9h 23m ABJ ~9h 50m IST ~15h 0m CDG ~15h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
361
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
-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 30m gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

BRU–COO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zaventem to Cotonou route.
Route details
Distance3,080 mi / 4,957 km
Flight time6h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BRU
Full nameBrussels Airport
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 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 BRU to COO flights.
Nonstop flights from Brussels Airport to Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport take about 6h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 3,080 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from BRU to COO: Lufthansa and Lynx Air.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kotoka, Félix-Houphouët-Boigny and İstanbul.
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 is about 6 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,080 miles (4,957 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kotoka, Félix-Houphouët-Boigny and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.