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Cotonou
Jomo Kenyatta International
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From flights departing on Fri, 30 Oct 2026.
Live forecast for both cities, 12 Oct to 15 Oct.
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Air distance is about 3,928 km. 4 airlines operate this route.
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| Fastest flight duration | 7h 15m · ASKY |
|---|---|
| First departure of the day | 12:05 · ASKY |
| Last departure of the day | 23:50 · Air France |
| Flight options found | 11 |
| Airport codes | Cotonou–COO, Nairobi–NBO |
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The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 11 flight options. The first flight leaves around 12:05 and the last around 23:50. The fastest flight takes about 7h 15m.
Lowest fare by departure window: Afternoon from $735, Evening from $1,192. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Nairobi offers a rare pairing of city museums and wildlife. Nairobi National Park lies close to the urban edge, while the National Museum introduces the country through natural and cultural collections. Central markets and neighbourhood cafés add a different day. Travellers from India often use the city before a safari or a meeting, but a short stay still needs careful road planning. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is southeast of the centre, and traffic can change the transfer time sharply.
Select a Nairobi base around the main purpose of the visit. A central hotel works for the National Museum and business in the core, while Karen is more useful for attractions on the southwestern side. A safari operator’s pickup point matters as much as the hotel’s straight-line distance from the airport. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airport are separate facilities, and some onward safari flights use Wilson, requiring a road transfer rather than an airside connection.
Nairobi National Park is a wildlife outing with its own entry arrangements and vehicle planning; it cannot be treated like a city garden reached between meetings. Reserve a distinct block for it and avoid combining a game drive with a tightly timed departure from the international airport. The National Museum offers a different introduction to Kenya through its collections and can anchor an indoor half-day. Markets and central streets fit better around that museum visit than around a cross-city airport transfer. If staying in Karen, group southwestern attractions together before returning to the hotel. For an onward safari, confirm which Nairobi airport appears on the domestic ticket, the operator’s baggage allowance and the pickup location. This prevents a short city stay from becoming a sequence of unnecessary drives between the two airports and opposite hotel districts.
June to September or January to February, about 12–27°C, for generally drier outings.
By Air: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is about 15–18 km southeast of central Nairobi; road travel can take about 25–60 minutes. Taxis, booked cars, buses and hotel shuttles serve arrivals.
By Rail: Nairobi Central station links with the Madaraka Express service via Nairobi Terminus; check transfer arrangements.
By Road: The Nairobi Expressway and Mombasa Road lead from the airport; intercity buses depart from city terminals.
Arrange a wildlife drive in Nairobi National Park.
Explore the National Museum collections.
Walk marked trails in Karura Forest.
Visit the Giraffe Centre on a planned outing.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Kenya Airways uses Terminal 1A for most flights. During renovation work from September 2026, some of its flights and Precision Air services moved to Terminal 1C, so check the operating airline’s terminal on a codeshare booking.
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There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Cotonou to Nairobi dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at $735. This can change from week to week.
The direct air distance between Cotonou (COO) and Nairobi (NBO) is about 3,928 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Not on the dates shown here. Every Cotonou to Nairobi option on this page has at least one stop. Non-stop service can differ by season and by day, so check nearby dates before you decide.
Ethiopian Airlines S C is listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
Every option on this page has at least one stop, and the shortest total journey time is about 7h 15m including the layover. Non-stop service on this route can vary by season and by day.
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 2 Pieces, 23KG (23 KG X 1 pcs) and 1 Pieces. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
The lowest Cotonou to Nairobi fare on this page is $735. Fares on the same dates run up to $1,587, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 12:05 and the last around 23:50, local time at Cotonou. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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The COO to NBO cards above show selected flight options. Airline prices and seat availability can move quickly, so the final fare is rechecked in the booking flow.
Approx route distance: 3,928.18 km.
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| Cheapest Fare | Fare | Date | Airline | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest Airfare | $735 | 30/10/2026 | Ethiopian Airlines S C | 12:50 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days | $720 | 07/11/2026 | Ethiopian Airlines S C | 12:50 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days | $698 | 06/01/2027 | Ethiopian Airlines S C | 12:50 |
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The aerial distance between Cotonou and Nairobi is about 3,928 KM. In these results, journey times range from 7h 15m to 44h 10m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
The search for these dates returned 11 flight options. The first departure from Cotonou is at 12:05 and the last is at 23:50. Flights leave from Cotonou and land at Jomo Kenyatta International.
| Flight Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Route | Cotonou to Nairobi |
| Aerial Distance | 3,928 KM |
| Flight Duration | 7h 15m - 44h 10m |
| Airport Codes | Cotonou - COO, Nairobi - NBO |
| Total Flights Available | 11 flights0 direct11 with layovers |
| First Flight Departure | Departs at 12:05 |
| Last Flight Departure | Departs at 23:50 |
| Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM) | No flights in this time slot |
| Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM) | No flights in this time slot |
| Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM) | 8 flights0 direct8 with layovers |
| Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM) | No flights in this time slot |
| Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM) | 3 flights0 direct3 with layovers |
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