Which airport should I fly into for Abomey?

For long-haul and international flights, Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) is the main gateway near Abomey. The closest airport, Cadjehoun Airport (COO), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Abomey?

The nearest is about 63 mi (102 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Abomey?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Abomey

The closest airports to Abomey, BJ: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Abomey, BJ is Cadjehoun Airport (COO), about 63 mi (102 km) away — roughly 1 hr 54 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
COO	Cadjehoun AirportCotonou, Benin	63 mi / 102 km	1 hr 54 min	Regional
SVF	Save AirportSave, Benin	66 mi / 107 km	1 hr 59 min	Regional
LFW	Lome-Tokoin AirportLome, Togo	86 mi / 139 km	2 hr	Regional
LOS	Murtala Muhammed International AirportLagos, Nigeria	101 mi / 162 km	2 hr 20 min	International
IBA	Ibadan AirportIbadan, Nigeria	137 mi / 220 km	3 hr 11 min	Regional
PKO	Parakou AirportParakou, Benin	156 mi / 251 km	3 hr 38 min	Regional
DJA	Djougou AirportDjougou, Benin	175 mi / 282 km	4 hr 4 min	Regional
ACC	Kotoka International AirportAccra, Ghana	184 mi / 296 km	4 hr 17 min	International

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Cadjehoun Airport (COO) is the most convenient at about 63 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) (101 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Abomey. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with COO.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near COO saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Abomey is Cadjehoun Airport (COO), about 63 mi (102 km) away — roughly 1 hr 54 min by road.