Which airport should I fly into for Ouidah?

For long-haul and international flights, Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) is the main gateway near Ouidah. 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 Ouidah?

The nearest is about 21 mi (33 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 Ouidah?

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 Ouidah

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

The nearest airport to Ouidah, BJ is Cadjehoun Airport (COO), about 21 mi (33 km) away — roughly 40 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	21 mi / 33 km	40 min	Regional
LFW	Lome-Tokoin AirportLome, Togo	58 mi / 94 km	1 hr 45 min	Regional
LOS	Murtala Muhammed International AirportLagos, Nigeria	86 mi / 139 km	2 hr	International
SVF	Save AirportSave, Benin	117 mi / 189 km	2 hr 44 min	Regional
IBA	Ibadan AirportIbadan, Nigeria	147 mi / 237 km	3 hr 25 min	Regional
ACC	Kotoka International AirportAccra, Ghana	163 mi / 263 km	3 hr 48 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 21 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) (86 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 Ouidah. 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 Ouidah is Cadjehoun Airport (COO), about 21 mi (33 km) away — roughly 40 min by road.