Benin is well equipped with many international and domestic Airlines that offer great interconnectivity, within and outside the country. Airlines such as Afrique Airlines, Trans Air Benin, Aero Benin, Zircon Airways Benin and Benin Golf Air operate daily flights to most West African destinations.
Majority Airline companies in Benin operate regularly scheduled passenger flights to international destinations from Cotonou International Airport. The Benin Golf Air airline, for instance, operates regular flights to Abidjan, Bamako, Conakry, Bangui, Malabo, Lome, Douala, Kinshasa, Libreville and Pointe Noire. They also have several domestic flights within Benin. A majority of Benin registered airlines have their hub at Cotonou International Airport.
Several airlines operate flights from South Africa to Benin, landing at Cotonou International Airport. Some airlines offer flights with one-stop from Johannesburg and they include Virgin Nigeria Airways, South African Airways and Air France, flying via Lagos, Abidjan and Paris respectively. Airlines with two stop flights include Kenya Airways and TAAG.
Airports in Benin
• Bembereke Airport
• Cana Airport
• Parakou Airport
• Cadiehoum Airport
• Porga Airport
• Djougou Airport
• Natitingou Airport
About Benin
Benin is a country in West Africa having borders with Togo to the west, Burkina Faso and Niger to the north and Nigeria to the east. It has a coastline on the Bight of Benin, part of the Gulf of Guinea. If you have been thinking of a West African trip for some time, then Benin tour is a must for you. Fly to Benin, a beautiful country of countless wonders.
Port Novo is Benin’s capital city and the second-largest city in the country. It’s an attractive city although it does not hold any international airport. The city’s main two attractions are the museum and the palace. Benin has only two national parks; W National Park and Pendjari National Park. W National Park is best known for its large mammals including the African Elephant, buffalo, Cheetahs, Lions, hippos and leopards. Pendjari National Park, named after River Pendjari is particularly known for its over 300 different bird species.
With an underdeveloped economy, tourism hasn’t yet taken off in a big way in Benin although there are plans to attempt to increase the number of visitors to the country and to expand the industry.
Benin Travel Tips
Benin is a relatively dry country compared to many others in West Africa and has a predominantly tropical climate with hot and humid weather in the south and semiarid in the north. The rainy seasons are from April to July and September to November.
As for the travel tips, you need to take care to avoid the country during summer time. Winters are best for traveling and touring purpose as the weather remains pleasantly serene. Though evening moments are the best to explore, it is advisable to stick to the more crowded places. Give your loved ones the best vacation of their lifetime.
However, all visitors to Benin will need to prove that they have had a Yellow Fever vaccination before being allowed entry into the country.