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Flights from Cotonou to Istanbul

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Cheapest one-way

$ 742
Ethiopian Airlines Sun, Oct 4

26% below next 30d avg. ($997)

Cheapest round-trip

$ 962
Turkish Airlines Sat, Oct 3

26% below next 30d avg. ($1,294)

When to travel

November Cheapest month
January Peak month

Fastest flight

9h 55m 10m faster than avg. (10h 5m)

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of $742 , travelers can expect an average price of $997 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at $962 . Flights typically take around 10h 5m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 9h 55m minutes. You can arrive at any of the following airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) , and Ataturk Airport (ISL) . Flights from Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport to Istanbul Airport (COO-IST) are by far the most popular option for this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cotonou to Istanbul over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $742 and round-trip from $962. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        COO 10:20 PM
        9h 55m
        Nonstop
        IST 10:15 AM
        Cotonou - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 3 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 4:20 PM
        7h
        Nonstop
        COO 9:20 PM
        Istanbul - Cotonou | Sat, Oct 10 | Turkish Airlines
        $962 $1,974
        51% off
        51% off
        $1,974 $962
      • COO 10:20 PM
        9h 55m
        Nonstop
        IST 10:15 AM
        Cotonou - Istanbul | Sat, Sep 26 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 4:20 PM
        7h
        Nonstop
        COO 9:20 PM
        Istanbul - Cotonou | Sat, Oct 3 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,767 $1,974
        10% off
        10% off
        $1,974 $1,767
      • COO 10:15 PM
        10h 5m
        Nonstop
        IST 10:20 AM
        Cotonou - Istanbul | Sat, Sep 19 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 11:55 PM
        14h 20m
        1 stop
        COO 12:15 PM
        Istanbul - Cotonou | Mon, Sep 21 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $1,258 $1,974
        36% off
        36% off
        $1,974 $1,258
      • COO 4:15 AM
        10h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 4:40 PM
        Cotonou - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 3 | Royal Air Maroc
        IST 4:20 PM
        7h
        Nonstop
        COO 9:20 PM
        Istanbul - Cotonou | Sat, Oct 10 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,363
        31% off
        $1,974 $1,363
      • COO 12:50 PM
        21h 45m
        2 stops
        IST 12:35 PM
        Cotonou - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 3 | Etihad Airways
        IST 4:20 PM
        7h
        Nonstop
        COO 9:20 PM
        Istanbul - Cotonou | Sat, Oct 10 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,450
        27% off
        $1,974 $1,450
      • COO 4:15 AM
        10h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 4:40 PM
        Cotonou - Istanbul | Sat, Sep 26 | Royal Air Maroc
        IST 8:00 AM
        30h 5m
        1 stop
        COO 12:05 PM
        Istanbul - Cotonou | Sat, Oct 3 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $1,479
        25% off
        $1,974 $1,479
      • COO 12:20 AM
        19h 40m
        1 stop
        SAW 10:00 PM
        Cotonou - Istanbul | Sat, Sep 19 | Air France
        IST 6:20 PM
        10h 55m
        1 stop
        COO 3:15 AM
        Istanbul - Cotonou | Mon, Sep 21 | Royal Air Maroc
        $1,545
        22% off
        $1,974 $1,545
      • COO 11:55 PM
        25h 35m
        1 stop
        IST 3:30 AM
        Cotonou - Istanbul | Sat, Sep 26 | Air France
        IST 4:25 AM
        19h
        1 stop
        COO 9:25 PM
        Istanbul - Cotonou | Sat, Oct 3 | Air France
        $1,835
        7% off
        $1,974 $1,835
      • COO 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 2:00 PM
        Cotonou - Istanbul | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal Airline
        IST 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        COO 4:00 PM
        Istanbul - Cotonou | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        COO 10:20 PM
        9h 55m
        Nonstop
        IST 10:15 AM
        Cotonou - Istanbul | Wed, Sep 16 | Turkish Airlines
        $820 $1,218
        33% off
        33% off
        $1,218 $820
      • COO 10:20 PM
        9h 55m
        Nonstop
        IST 10:15 AM
        Cotonou - Istanbul | Wed, Sep 30 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,038 $1,218
        15% off
        15% off
        $1,218 $1,038
      • COO 12:50 PM
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        IST 4:45 AM
        Cotonou - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 4 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $742 $1,218
        39% off
        39% off
        $1,218 $742
      • COO 10:15 PM
        21h 45m
        1 stop
        SAW 10:00 PM
        Cotonou - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 4 | Corsair International
        $746
        39% off
        $1,218 $746
      • COO 10:15 PM
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        SAW 9:45 PM
        Cotonou - Istanbul | Mon, Sep 21 | Corsair International
        $767
        37% off
        $1,218 $767
      • COO 12:50 PM
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        IST 5:00 AM
        Cotonou - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $769
        37% off
        $1,218 $769
      • COO 12:50 PM
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        IST 4:45 AM
        Cotonou - Istanbul | Fri, Sep 18 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $787
        35% off
        $1,218 $787
      • COO 11:55 PM
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        SAW 5:10 PM
        Cotonou - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 4 | Air France
        $804
        34% off
        $1,218 $804
      • COO 12:50 PM
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        IST 4:45 AM
        Cotonou - Istanbul | Fri, Sep 25 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $807
        34% off
        $1,218 $807
      • COO 12:50 PM
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        IST 4:45 AM
        Cotonou - Istanbul | Wed, Sep 30 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $1,132
        7% off
        $1,218 $1,132
      • COO 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 2:00 PM
        Cotonou - Istanbul | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Cotonou to Istanbul operate an average of 1 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 100.0% on-time departure rate and a 100.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Cotonou to Istanbul flights?

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Cotonou to Istanbul, including Ethiopian Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Cotonou to Istanbul according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | Cotonou to Istanbul

The distance between Cotonou and Istanbul is approximately 4,669.38 km. It takes around 10 hours 5 minutes on average to fly from Cotonou to Istanbul. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price $742
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $962
Off-season for travel November
Peak season for travel January
Flight distance 4,669.38 km
Average flight time 10 hours 5 minutes
Popular airline Ethiopian Airlines
Frequency ～2/week
Flight statistics for the Cotonou–Istanbul route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cotonou to Istanbul (COO-IST)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ethiopian Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $742 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. COO to IST on Sun, Oct 4), while Turkish Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $962 departing on Sat, Oct 3 and returning on Sat, Oct 10.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Cotonou to Istanbul, including: Ethiopian Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 10 hours 5 minutes to fly from Cotonou (COO) to Istanbul (IST).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cotonou to Istanbul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Cotonou to Istanbul, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Oct 4, with one-way flights priced at just $742.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Turkish Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Istanbul travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Cotonou to Istanbul is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cotonou to Istanbul on September 13, 2026 with Ethiopian Airlines, with prices starting at $733.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), and Ataturk Airport (ISL). Flights from Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport to Istanbul Airport (COO-IST) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Istanbul and Cotonou is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Cotonou to Istanbul is $997. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Cotonou to Istanbul is $1,294. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
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