Flight Prices London to Benin (Cotonou):When to Buy and Travel (at the Best Price)? - Benin - TRIPSCOUR

Best time to go:what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Benin (Cotonou) (from:London)

The average price to go to Benin (Cotonou) from London airport is $ 819 (round trip). However,there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus,it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 660 (in march) and $ 1152 (in august),which is a saving of $ 160 or a surplus of $ 334 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $628 to $681 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful,the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Benin (Cotonou) before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price,go straight to the second part of this page:When to buy your London-Benin (Cotonou) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 24178 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Benin (Cotonou) from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course,prices can vary from year to year,but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays,events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in march,the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 660,saving $ 160 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 819). Conversely,august will be the most expensive ($ 1152).

Flight London-Benin (Cotonou):when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 647 $ 804 good price
February$ 653 $ 792 good price
March$ 561 $ 660 very good price
April$ 668 $ 797 good price
May$ 564 $ 690 good price
June$ 618 $ 748 good price
July$ 841 $ 963 fair price
August$ 956 $ 1152 very high price
September$ 661 $ 784 good price
October$ 608 $ 737 good price
November$ 550 $ 681 good price
December$ 789 $ 1004 high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket:if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search,go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from London to Benin (Cotonou)

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from London to Benin (Cotonou) range from $418 to $1308. 5% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $419 to $471),1% at the maximum price (from $1256 to $1308). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $628 to $681 (11% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the London->Benin flight

There are 11 companies that serve London from Benin (Cotonou) airport:Turkish Airlines,Brussels Airlines,Air France,Royal Air Maroc,EasyJet,Ethiopian Airlines,Ryanair,Vueling Airlines,Swiss,Rwandair Express and British Airways.

Data analysis:

Of the 24178 flights analyzed in previous years,Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (28% of the time) on the London->Benin route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically,London-Benin (Cotonou) flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date,you can save an average of $23. On the other hand,departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $40.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically,return flights from Benin (Cotonou) to London departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date,you will save an average of $19. Conversely,departing from Benin (Cotonou) on a friday may cost you an additional $30.


Top prices London-Benin (Cotonou)

Round tripDatesPrice
London →Cotonou09-03 to 16-03-2025$ 632 
London →Cotonou01-05 to 14-05-2025$ 636 
London →Cotonou04-05 to 14-05-2025$ 637 
London →Cotonou06-05 to 25-05-2025$ 636 
London →Cotonou08-05 to 22-05-2025$ 628 
London →Cotonou13-05 to 28-05-2025$ 638 
London →Cotonou15-05 to 25-05-2025$ 637 
London →Cotonou18-05 to 28-05-2025$ 639 
London →Cotonou02-10 to 18-10-2025$ 627 
London →Cotonou06-11 to 21-11-2025$ 649 


When to book your flight London - Benin (Cotonou) to get the cheapest price?

Statistically,you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However,you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.

Did you know:the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book,but also on the day of the week you book! So,to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a London-Benin flight,it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Benin (Cotonou),it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 730 $,which is a saving of 89 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand,if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance,you will pay the full price (181 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your London to Benin (Cotonou) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore,we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time:4 to 5 months before departure (average price:704 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 796),2 to 3 months ($ 716),3 to 4 months ($ 707),5 to 6 months ($ 754)

February

Best time:4 to 5 months before departure (average price:658 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 774),2 to 3 months ($ 766),3 to 4 months ($ 720)

March

Best time:5 to 6 months before departure (average price:587 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 623),3 to 4 months ($ 601),4 to 5 months ($ 594)

April

Best time:5 to 6 months before departure (average price:701 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 765),3 to 4 months ($ 728),4 to 5 months ($ 707)

May

Best time:3 to 4 months before departure (average price:615 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 648),2 to 3 months ($ 652),4 to 5 months ($ 644)

June

Best time:3 to 4 months before departure (average price:582 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 748),2 to 3 months ($ 699),4 to 5 months ($ 714),5 to 6 months ($ 674)

July

Best time:4 to 5 months before departure (average price:805 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 950),2 to 3 months ($ 941),3 to 4 months ($ 898),5 to 6 months ($ 869),6 to 7 months ($ 924)

August

Best time:8 to 9 months before departure (average price:971 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1030),4 to 5 months ($ 1053),5 to 6 months ($ 1092),6 to 7 months ($ 1007),7 to 8 months ($ 991)

September

Best time:3 to 4 months before departure (average price:703 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 736),2 to 3 months ($ 714),5 to 6 months ($ 766)

October

Best time:2 to 3 months before departure (average price:629 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 716),3 to 4 months ($ 662),4 to 5 months ($ 641),5 to 6 months ($ 713),6 to 7 months ($ 629),8 to 9 months ($ 695)

November

Best time:4 to 5 months before departure (average price:565 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 647),3 to 4 months ($ 640),5 to 6 months ($ 598)

December

Best time:5 to 6 months before departure (average price:786 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 992),2 to 3 months ($ 926),3 to 4 months ($ 845),4 to 5 months ($ 828)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically,saturday is the day when plane tickets for London->Benin are the cheapest. So,by buying your plane ticket on a saturday,you will save $16. Conversely,by buying it on a monday,you may end up paying $21 more.



London to Benin (Cotonou):flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
February 2025$ 1012
$955 to $1070
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March 2025$ 710
$632 to $1100
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April 2025$ 792
$671 to $1080
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May 2025$ 699
$627 to $905
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June 2025$ 795
$668 to $931
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July 2025$ 1131
$1131 to $1131
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August 2025$ 1066
$917 to $1229
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September 2025$ 922
$922 to $922
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October 2025$ 1508
$627 to $4145
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November 2025$ 721
$642 to $824
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December 2025$ 844
$749 to $1024
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January 2026$ 682
$682 to $682
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price,august,december and january are cheaper to travel to Benin (Cotonou). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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